[COLUMNIST] Resetting Malaysia - People's power and judiciary independence for working democracy
No matter how judicious the judiciary is, it is a human institution after all.
Fri Sep 02 2022
I write all my judgements, says Mohamed Zaini in dismissing Rosmah's application
High Court Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan today dismissed Rosmah Mansor's last-minute bid to recuse him from her corruption case, saying he personally writes all his judgments based on law and facts.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Solar case: Rosmah gets 30 years' jail, RM970 million fine in total
Rosmah will have to serve only 10 years in jail as Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan ordered for all the jail sentences to run concurrently.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Rosmah arrives at High Court for verdict on corruption trial in solar project
Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan will give the verdict on whether Rosmah will be acquitted or convicted on the three corruption charges.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Rosmah fails in final bid to nullify corruption trial, remove Sri Ram as prosecutor
A three-member bench ruled on grounds that the criminal court had no jurisdiction to grant the declaratory relief sought by Rosmah.
Fri May 27 2022
Rosmah's corruption trial verdict on July 7
Rosmah's defence trial concluded on Feb 23 with 25 witnesses, 23 from the prosecution and two from the defence including Rosmah.
Thu May 12 2022
Rosmah raises reasonable doubt in her corruption case, despite not calling Najib as witness
The defence's team said it elected not to call Najib as a defence's witness as his evidence was merely corroborative in nature.
Mon Apr 04 2022
Rosmah breaks down in court, says charges cruel and heinous
Rosmah burst into tears as she read out the last two pages of her witness statement on the second day proceeding of her defence trial.
Wed Oct 06 2021
I did not commit any criminal offence, it's slander against me - Rosmah
Rosmah today told the High Court here that she did not commit any criminal offence in the solar hybrid project but should be the prosecution witness against her former assistant, Rizal Mansor.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Jepak Holdings need not pay RM1.65 mln levy to CIDB
Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd does not have to pay more than RM1.65 million in outstanding levies to the Malaysian Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).
Tue Mar 09 2021
Solar project case: Rosmah to know whether she needs to enter defence on Thursday
This Thursday, all eyes will be on Rosmah Mansor as the High Court will decide whether to acquit her or call her to enter defence in her corruption case relating to the solar hybrid project.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Solar project: Feb 18 decision for Rosmah corruption case
Rosmah is facing one charge of soliciting RM187.5 million and two counts of receiving bribes totalling RM6.5 million from Saidi Abang Samsudin.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Solar Project: CIDB sues Jepak Holdings, to claim RM1.65 mln levy
The hybrid solar project is linked to a corruption case involving the wife of former Prime Minister, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor who is being tried.
Fri Jan 15 2021
Businessman's suit over payment involving solar project to go for full trial
The High Court will make a ruling on a suit filed by a businessman against his business partner and former managing director of Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Fictitious agreement used to mask bribe payment to Rosmah, says prosecution
A fictitious agreement was used to cover-up the payment of the bribes from former managing director of Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd, Saidi Abang Samsudin, to Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.
Thu Dec 31 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024