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Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity

Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity

This punishment involves caning, but what makes it unusual this time is the judge's decision for it to be conducted publicly.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

The Chinese and Hong Kong governments say the national security laws were necessary to restore order after mass pro-democracy protests.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Malaysia to protest to Philippines over its new maritime laws

Malaysia to protest to Philippines over its new maritime laws

Datuk Mohamad Alamin says the government found the reference documents reviewed touch on claims to the Malaysian state of Sabah in Borneo.
Thu Nov 14 2024
China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'

China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed laws defining maritime entitlements and setting sea and air routes to strengthen the Philippines' sovereignty.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Gov't to introduce stricter laws to tackle cyberbullying - Anwar

Gov't to introduce stricter laws to tackle cyberbullying - Anwar

The government will introduce stricter laws to tackle cyberbullying, which is becoming more concerning, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Sat Nov 02 2024
Judge orders Elon Musk to court over $1 million giveaway in US election

Judge orders Elon Musk to court over $1 million giveaway in US election

A judge ordered Elon Musk to attend a Philadelphia hearing on a lawsuit to stop Musks PAC from awarding $1 million to US voters.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Facebook owner Meta faces US$2.8 mln lawsuits in Japan over fake ads

Facebook owner Meta faces US$2.8 mln lawsuits in Japan over fake ads

The plaintiffs claim Meta must investigate ads and block them if it can foresee potential harm to users.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Facebook owner Meta to face more lawsuits in Japan over scam ads

Facebook owner Meta to face more lawsuits in Japan over scam ads

The plaintiffs argue that Meta must investigate ads and prevent harmful content from being posted on social media.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Lawsuits against Sean 'Diddy' Combs pile up as his lawyers seek gag order

Lawsuits against Sean 'Diddy' Combs pile up as his lawyers seek gag order

Some lawsuits said unidentified celebrities also assaulted Sean 'Diddy' Combs' accusers.
Tue Oct 22 2024
BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told

BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told

More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Mariana dam in southeastern Brazil.
Mon Oct 21 2024
BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse

BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse

More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments, and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the collapse of the dam.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual abuse in six new lawsuits

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual abuse in six new lawsuits

Sean "Diddy" Combs was confronted with six new sexual abuse lawsuits on Monday, including one accusing the rap mogul of assaulting a minor.
Tue Oct 15 2024
A decade of Jokowi: Indonesia's democracy icon leaves illiberal legacy, critics say

A decade of Jokowi: Indonesia's democracy icon leaves illiberal legacy, critics say

Jokowi leaves office facing accusations he has tried to change laws to benefit his family, and co-opt state bodies to control his opponents.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Terengganu to adopt cautious approach to GISB business premises sealing - MB

Terengganu to adopt cautious approach to GISB business premises sealing - MB

Terengganu MB says govt will first assess the situation from a legal perspective to mitigate the risk of potential lawsuits.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Consider This: Law Reform - What Do We Do with Obsolete Laws?

Consider This: Law Reform - What Do We Do with Obsolete Laws?

In a recent statement, Minister of Law and Institutional Reform Azalina Othman Said revealed that Malaysia still has some 3,000 archaic and obsolete laws on the books—many of which no longer serve a meaningful purpose. How do we decide which laws merit repeal or reform, and what should be retained? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Jason Chuah, Dean of Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.
Tue Oct 01 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024