Former Malaysian PM Mahathir, 99, hospitalised with respiratory infection
A court hearing for a defamation case was postponed after Tun Dr Mahathir's lawyer said he was admitted to the National Heart Institute.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Dec 9 hearing of prosecution's application for joint trial of seven charges against Muhyiddin
The Sessions Court today fixed Dec 9 and 10 to hear the prosecution's application for the four charges against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Fri Sep 27 2024
TikTok faces crucial court hearing that could decide fate in US
TikTok faces a key hearing in a legal battle seeking to block a law that could ban the app used by 170 million Americans as soon as Jan. 19.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Hearing of man charged with murdering pregnant girlfriend to begin in February 2026
The prosecution is expected to call between 35 to 40 witnesses.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Court rejects Najib and son's bid to stay bankruptcy proceedings
Today's decision was to stay the bankruptcy proceedings to allow the Special Commissioners of Income Tax (SCIT) hearing to go on first.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Prosecution’s appeal hearing over acquittal of Bung Moktar, wife postponed to Oct 9
The lawyer representing Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin could not attend today's proceedings, as he is unwell due to heart problems.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Malaysia's Najib loses legal bid to serve sentence under house arrest
The Kuala Lumpur High Court found there was no arguable case warranting a full hearing of Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Najib's lawyers allowed to participate in Bar Council's leave application to challenge Pardons Board
Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid fixes new date on September 18 for the hearing that was supposed to start today.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Rosmah seeks to recuse judge from hearing 1MDB's luxury goods lawsuit against her
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has filed an application for High Court judge Adlin Abdul Majid to recuse himself from presiding over the US$346 million civil suit filed by 1MDB
Wed Jun 26 2024
Rosmah applies to stay hearing of suit by Lebanon-based jeweller
Global Royalty filed the suit, claiming that Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor had lied by saying that 44 pieces of jewellery.
Mon Jun 24 2024
SLS’s challenge over Sabah 40 pct revenue grant returns to High Court for full hearing
The judge said the SLS has at the very least established local standi for judicial review as it is clearly a public interest litigation.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Zayn Rayyan case: 192-day probe leads to parents being charged for neglience
The court set bail at RM10,000 each with one surety and scheduled the next hearing for July 26.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Lawyer withdraws from case, hearing of Dzulkefly's suit against Najib postponed
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad's lawsuit against Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been postponed to next year.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Court dismisses arrest warrant request for witness in Lim Guan Eng's case
The court adjourned today's proceedings and directed the witness to submit the MC at the next hearing scheduled for June 7.
Thu May 02 2024
Thailand has yet to decide on indicting ex-PM Thaksin in royal insult case
The next hearing has been set for May 29 because the investigation into the complaint has not been completed, a spokesperson said.
Wed Apr 10 2024
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