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
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025