Daim acquitted of charges after death
The prosecution withdrew the charges following his death on November 13.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol
The man suffers from auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), a rare condition whereby the body produces alcohol, his lawyer said.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Yasin acquitted, discharged of drug related charges
Judge Faiz Dziyauddin also ordered Muhammad Yasin Sulaiman to be placed at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta
Wed Nov 29 2023
Sharnaaz Ahmad acquitted of causing hurt to security guard
The Court orders Sharnaaz Ahmad Bazir Ahmad be discharged and acquitted of the charge and the security deposit (RM2,000) to be returned.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Thai protesters acquitted over run-in with queen's motorcade
Five activists had been indicted under a law that punishes violence or attempted violence against the queen.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Drug case: Ismahalil walks free or has to enter defence will be known on Feb 27
The decision on whether Ismahalil Hamzah will be called to enter his defence or acquitted on a charge of trafficking in cannabis will be known on Feb 27 at the High Court.
Wed Jan 25 2023
Philippines' Nobel laureate Ressa cleared of tax evasion, calls verdict win for justice
Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and her news site Rappler were acquitted by a court of tax evasion charges.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Shahrir Samad freed of charge of failing to declare RM1m to IRB
Shahrir was acquitted and discharged, after DPP Rasyidah Murni told the court that the prosecution did not wish to continue with the case.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Ex-Sedili assemblyman freed on charge of outraging woman's modesty
The Muar Magistrate's Court today discharged and acquitted former Sedili assemblyman, Rasman Ithnain, on a charge of outraging the modesty of a woman in January last year.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Abdul Azeez freed on corruption, money laundering charges
Since there is no objection from the prosecution, the applicant is now released and acquitted of all the charges, said Azhar.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Three, including two Iranians, escaped gallows for drug trafficking
The three-member panel acquitted and discharged M. Dinesh, a tow truck worker, of the drug trafficking charge.
Thu Nov 03 2022
M'sian in death row in Spore acquitted after appeal with new evidence
Punithan had been sentenced to death in May 2020, the first to be given the penalty during the COVID-19 pandemic via remote hearing.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Chronology of Shafee's IRB, money laundering case involving RM9.5 million
The High Court today acquitted and discharged Shafee on charges of money laundering and making false declarations to IRB.
Fri Oct 28 2022
High Court decides tomorrow whether Syed Saddiq will be freed or enter defence
The High Court will deliver a decision tomorrow on whether Syed Saddiq will be acquitted or ordered to enter his defence on charges of abetting in CBT, misappropriation of assets and money laundering.
Thu Oct 27 2022
Odd job worker acquitted of killing man, body found in cemetery
An odd job worker today escaped the gallows for killing a car wash owner whose body was found buried in a cemetery almost five years ago.
Thu Oct 20 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024