Apex court upholds ruling: Rewcastle-Brown, two others defamed Sultanah Nur Zahirah
According to the judge, the significance of the book does not shield the author from liability for defamation of a third party.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Apex court grants leave to lawmakers to commence judicial review on emergency proclamation
Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said both lawmakers had met the threshold for leave for judicial review.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Apex court dismisses Malaysian Bar’s leave to appeal bid to refer constitutional questions
Federal Court denies Malaysian Bar's appeal to refer constitutional questions on the 2020 emergency proclamation.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Conversion case: Shariah courts not inferior to civil ones, says apex court judge
The judge said Syariah Court has the jurisdiction to determine the woman's case as it is clearly an apostasy or renunciation case.
Wed May 15 2024
Apex court dismisses woman's appeal to overturn Muslim status
In the majority decision, the judge said the woman's case did not fall under the category that she was never a Muslim.
Fri May 03 2024
Apex Court dismisses Rosmah’s bid for leave to appeal over bid to challenge late Sri Ram's appointment as lead prosecutor
The Federal Court dismissed Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's application and ordered her to pay costs of RM30,000.
Tue Mar 26 2024
MUDA fails in bid to refer probe on Judge Nazlan to federal court
Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid dismissed it after finding there was no merit by MUDA to refer the constitutional issues to Apex Court.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Historic day as apex court hears review applications by 11 death row prisoners - Azalina
The hearing of the review applications reflects the government's commitment to promoting and defending universal human rights.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Apex court commutes death sentence and natural-life imprisonment of 11 convicted for drug trafficking
They are the first batch of inmates whose review applications were heard by the Federal Court bench today.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Apex court to hear first batch of review applications by death row prisoners today
In a milestone event, the Federal Court will hear eleven review applications and another 14 on Thursday.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Apex court dismisses MyCC’s review bid in case against AirAsia, MAS
The Court said MyCC has also failed to meet the threshold requirement to warrant a review of the Federal Court's previous decision.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Apex court nine-man bench hears legal challenge seeking to declare 20 Syariah criminal offences unconstitutional
The lawyer and her daughter want the court to declare 20 Syariah criminal offences as unconstitutional.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Apex court sets August 18 for verdict in Segamat election petition appeal
Tan Sri M. Ramasamy is appealing against the Election Court decision challenging GE15 results for the Segamat parliamentary constituency.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Amended pension law no longer applicable to government retirees - Lawyers
Lawyer Datuk Mohd Haaziq Pillay Abdullah said the apex court's decision would also be recognised as valid law.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Apex court affirms decision declaring amended pension law null and void
The Federal Court today affirmed the Court of Appeal's decision that declared the amended pension law as null and void.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024