[COLUMNIST]: First look at Malaysia's Third-Party Funding Bill
Third-party funding offers significant benefits, particularly in terms of access to justice, says UiTM Law Lecturer Mu'iz Razak.
Thu Jul 18 2024
China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea
EU issued a statement to mark the anniversary of arbitration regarding sovereignty in the region which ruled in the Philippines' favour and which was rejected by China.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Malaysia considers legal proceedings against foreign banks linked to 1MDB graft
Malaysia also responded to Goldman Sachs' 1MDB arbitration request.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Malaysia says Sultan's heirs withdraw claim on Paris buildings
The law ministry said enforcement judge quashed an earlier order authorising that a statutory mortgage be registered on the three buildings.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Malaysia denies Goldman Sachs' allegations in 1MDB arbitration suit
Goldman Sachs lodged its suit less than two months after Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim threatened to take the company to court.
Thu Oct 12 2023
AIAC and SOAS University of London sign MoU to promote best practice in arbitration
The MOU will see the Asian International Arbitration Centre and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre promote best practice in alternative dispute techniques.
Fri Sep 22 2023
Sulu award or Sulu fraud?
Like many Malaysians, I find this very unsettling and an opportunity for us to immediately put into place safeguards against future frivolous claims from other parties.
Sat May 13 2023
Malaysia to summon sultan's heirs in dispute over Paris properties
Malaysia, which did not participate in the arbitration, maintains the process was illegal and has obtained a stay on the ruling in France.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Exclusive: After $15 bln award, Sultan's heirs target Malaysian properties in Paris
The Paris properties are only the third set of Malaysian assets that the heirs have publicly acknowledged going after.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Petronas units in Luxembourg seized again in $15 bln arbitration dispute
Luxembourg court bailiffs issued fresh seizure orders for two units of Malaysian state oil firm Petronas this week.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Malaysia should continue to focus on Islamic finance arbitration - Sultan Nazrin
Malaysia should continue to focus on the area of dispute resolution within the general framework of Islam, said the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Malaysia to take legal action to resist Sulu group's attempt to seize assets - Wan Junaidi
Malaysia will take legal action in the Netherlands to resist and set aside any attempts by the Sulu group to enforce an arbitration award to seize Malaysian assets.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Malaysia to fight move by late Sultan's heirs to seize Dutch assets
Malaysia has said it does not recognise the heirs' claim and that the arbitration, in which it did not participate, was illegal.
Fri Sep 30 2022
How Malaysia ended up owing US$15b to a Sulu sultan's heirs
Malaysia disputes that, saying the sultanate ceded sovereignty and the arbitration was illegitimate.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Malaysia PM vows to protect global assets as sultan heirs claim $15 bln award
The heirs are targeting Malaysian property overseas following the government's refusal to recognise an arbitration award by a French court.
Tue Jul 19 2022
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024