Dr M's statement on multicultural Malaysia is a desperate attempt to be relevant - Anwar
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has lost his influence following a major failure in the last 15th General Election.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Government given two more months to settle suit by retired judges
The suit was filed over the alleged failure by the govt to fix an appropriate increase in the pension and benefits they received since 2015.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Retired judges submit proposal to settle suit over pension payment
The lawsuit is over alleged failure by the government to fix an appropriate increase in the pension and benefits they received since 2015.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Pensioners' lawsuit: Court suggests retired judges, govt to explore settlement
Lawyer Christopher Leong, representing the former judges, said Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh had indicated for parties involved to explore the possibility of mediation.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Muhammad Shafee gets injunction to stop Bar from discussing conduct
The senior lawyer succeeded in preventing the Malaysian Bar from initiating a motion on his conduct over the Anwar Ibrahim sodomy appeal at its AGM Saturday.
Fri Mar 13 2015
'Christopher Leong, retract statement or resign'
More than 100 lawyers today called on Bar Council president Christopher Leong to retract his statement on Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy trial or resign.
Sat Feb 21 2015
Sodomy II: Lawyers slam Bar Council president for 'misrepresenting the law'
Christopher Leong's criticism of the sodomy conviction against Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last week has left a sour note among several Bar members.
Wed Feb 18 2015
Law does not prohibit retired judges from appearing in court, says Bar Council
Bar Council president Christopher Leong today said the Federal Court had decided that there is nothing wrong with retired judges appearing in court as counsels.
Thu Oct 30 2014
The 'Walk for Peace and Freedom 2014'
The Malaysian Bar Council's Walk for Peace and Freedom 2014 to repeal the Sedition Act 1946 at the Padang Merbok Car Park has begun.
Thu Oct 16 2014
EGM bomb scare: "We will not leave the hall until the resolutions are passed!"
The Malaysian Bar decided to steadfastly remain in the hall to carry on with the EGM as the issue at hand was very important.
Fri Sep 19 2014
Malaysian Bar votes against Sedition Act, will hold march soon
The Malaysian Bar has overwhelmingly voted and passed a motion against the Sedition Act 1948, and hold a peaceful march for its repeal.
Fri Sep 19 2014
12-month jail for Adam Adli too excessive - Malaysian Bar president
He believes that the student activist should have been fined at most, and not jailed.
Fri Sep 19 2014
We need to have a sense of humour, says Malaysian Bar president
He said that Malaysians cannot afford to keep walking on egg shells especially with the fact that the country consists of various ethnicity and religion.
Fri Sep 19 2014
#mansuhaktahasutan to push for abolishment of Sedition Act
The Bar Council's National Young Lawyers Committee launched the #mansuhaktahasutan campaign to pressure the government to fulfill its promise to repeal the Sedition Act 1948.
Fri Sep 05 2014
Wrong to call Malaysia a 'moderate Muslim country', NGOs tell Obama
In an 'intimate and candid' meeting with Obama yesterday evening, 10 NGO leaders had highlighted a slew of issues affecting the country.
Mon Apr 28 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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