Consider This: Law Reform (Part 2) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Karen Lai, Programme Director at the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Penang.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 1) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson of Voice of the Children.
Tue Jul 09 2024
1MDB settlement: Rosli Dahlan applies to dismiss MACC's application to obtain documents
Lawyer Rosli Dahlan is seeking punitive and exemplary damages from MACC for allegedly abusing the court process and slandering him.
Wed Nov 08 2023
More assets related to 1MDB to be seized - IGP
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the assets concerned would be forfeited to the government through a court process.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Court allows Tommy Thomas bid to quash Najib's suit
Judge Ahmad Bache said The claim is scandalous, vexatious and an abuse of the court process.
Fri Nov 25 2022
Najib claims 1MDB suit is abuse of court process
Najib Razak has claimed that the US$8 billion civil suit filed against him by 1MDB and its four subsidiaries is an abuse of the court process.
Thu Apr 14 2022
Rosmah's second attempt to recuse judge is an abuse of court process - Lead prosecutor
Messrs Geethan Ram submitted for the earlier recusal application and presently the same relief is filed by a different firm, Sri Ram said.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Najib's suit against govt - A collateral attack against criminal charges made against him - Prosecution
The RM1.9 million suit filed by Najib Razak against the government and former Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas is an abuse of the court process and should be quashed.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Facing 11 sexual harrasment charges, Ebit Lew leaves it to court
A well-known independent preacher Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew, better known as Ebit Lew is leaving it to the court process in connection with the 11 charges that he is facing related to sexual harassment.
Fri Feb 18 2022
RM9.41 mln income tax arrears: Shafee intends to delay claim - LHDN
The LHDN in filing the affidavit on Jan 26 on behalf of the Malaysian govt claimed that Muhammad Shafee had also abused the court process.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Tommy Thomas, 12 others seek to strike out Sundra Rajoo's suit for wrongful arrest
All the defendants claimed that the suit was unreasonable, frivolous and an abuse of the court process.
Fri Nov 12 2021
Nur Sajat is not above the law - Deputy Minister
No one is immune from the law, the court process needs to be prudent and thorough because there are certain procedures and guidelines that need to be followed, says Ahmad Marzuk.
Sat Feb 27 2021
Emergency: PM Muhyiddin, govt apply to strike out Khairuddin's suit
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and the Government of Malaysia have filed an application to strike out the suit by former Jasin parliamentary coordinator Datuk Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Govt seeks to quash suit over King's refusal for emergency last October
The application was also made on the grounds that the suit is vexatious, frivolous and an abuse of court process.
Thu Jan 21 2021
Malaysia Airlines nears end of restructuring, parent co says
The group is negotiating discounts with lessors via a restructuring plan it is seeking to implement through a UK court process.
Thu Jan 07 2021
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024