Public prosecutor files leave to intervene, wants Laidlaw's appeal to be struck out
The public prosecutor has filed an application to seek leave to intervene in an appeal by KC Jonathan Laidlaw who wants to be admitted as an advocate and solicitor to represent Najib Razak.
Fri Nov 18 2022
SRC appeal: High Court judge says no to UK Queen's Counsel Laidlaw
The High Court today rejected an application for UK Queen's Counsel Jonathan James Laidlaw to represent Najib Razak in his final appeal against his conviction of misappropriating SRC funds.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Malaysian Bar objects to UK's Queen's Counsel in Najib's SRC appeal
The Malaysian Bar has objected to an application for Queen's Counsel Jonathan Laidlaw to represent Najib Razak in the latter's final appeal involving the misappropriation of SRC International funds.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Prosecution objects to Queen's Counsel leading Najib's final appeal in SRC case
DPP Mohd Ashrof Adrin Kamarul in an affidavit filed today objected to Queen's Counsel of the UK Jonathan Laidlaw's application to represent Najib Razak in the latter's final appeal in the SRC case.
Mon Jun 13 2022
No advocate in M'sia possess an equal degree of experience like UK Queen's Counsel, says Najib's lawyer
Shafee said Laidlaw had qualifications and experience in a whole range of corruption cases both in the UK and in overseas jurisdictions.
Wed Jun 01 2022
SRC appeal: Najib files bid to allow UK Queen's Counsel to act for him
Jonathan Laidlaw, a Queen's Counsel (QC) from the United Kingdom seeks to represent Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in the former premier's appeal in the RM42 million SRC International Sdn Bhd case.
Tue May 31 2022
Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025
What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Gaza hunger crisis could return if Israeli blockade continues, UN relief agency chief says
UNRWA warns the situation in Gaza is quickly deteriorating.
Wed Mar 12 2025
What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025