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Ex-judges, lawyers to be roped in for mediation process - Azalina

Ex-judges, lawyers to be roped in for mediation process - Azalina

The services of former judges and lawyers are needed to conduct the mediation process in the Legal Aid Department (JBG), says Law and Institutional Reform Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Lorry driver charged with death of motorcyclist on SUKE Expressway

Lorry driver charged with death of motorcyclist on SUKE Expressway

Mudzyadaha Mohammad was charged with riding a motorcycle against the flow resulting in the death of Ahmad Fadzil Omar Azaddin.
Mon Jul 10 2023
New policies to stimulate economy, legal aid among focus at parliament today

New policies to stimulate economy, legal aid among focus at parliament today

This Dewan Rakyat sitting which will last for 11 days from today until May 25 will resume on June 6 until June 16.
Mon May 22 2023
Govt approves RM7 million for free legal aid - AG

Govt approves RM7 million for free legal aid - AG

The grant to the National Legal Aid Foundation this year is for lawyers to represent those in need in criminal cases, Idrus said.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Parfum legal aid programmes get PM's support

Parfum legal aid programmes get PM's support

As Universiti Malaya (UM) Law Faculty alumnus, Ismail Sabri today showed his support for legal aid programmes initiated by UM Faculty of Law Alumni Association (Parfum).
Mon Dec 20 2021
Man just freed from prison gets two years for stealing motorcycle

Man just freed from prison gets two years for stealing motorcycle

Based on investigation and CCTV footage, police arrested the accused, who has 20 previous criminal records, in front of a convenience store.
Wed Jul 14 2021
409 Indian nationals in Malaysian prisons - Indian External Affairs ministry

409 Indian nationals in Malaysian prisons - Indian External Affairs ministry

Apart from extending jailed Indian nationals' consular assistance, Indian diplomatic missions also help them in legal aid wherever needed.
Thu Mar 25 2021
Suu Kyi's Myanmar court hearing postponed until April 1 - Legal aide

Suu Kyi's Myanmar court hearing postponed until April 1 - Legal aide

A court hearing for Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been postponed until April 1.
Wed Mar 24 2021
Bomoh charged with sexually assaulting female patient

Bomoh charged with sexually assaulting female patient

A bomoh pleaded not guilty at the Kota Bharu Sessions Court today to sexually assaulting a woman who had approached him for treatment.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Insurance, legal aid among matters to be looked into at Creative Industry Task Force meeting - Saifuddin

Insurance, legal aid among matters to be looked into at Creative Industry Task Force meeting - Saifuddin

Saifuddin said the task force, to be jointly chaired by him and Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Sat Jul 25 2020
KKMM looking into proposal to help media industry

KKMM looking into proposal to help media industry

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) is looking into the proposal on the commercial and legal aid to help the media industry affected by COVID-19.
Fri May 15 2020
T-Clas for Thais in legal trouble

T-Clas for Thais in legal trouble

In a collaboration first of its kind, the Malaysian Bar Council and the Royal Thai Embassy has set up a legal aid system to assist Thai nationals who are caught up in the legal courts here.
Thu Dec 14 2017
Legal companion service for child sexual crime victims

Legal companion service for child sexual crime victims

The provision of a legal companion service for sexual misconduct victims is among the new concepts introduced in the Legal Aid (Amendment) Bill 2017 (Act 26).
Thu Aug 03 2017
Amendment to legal aid act gives underage victims of sex crimes access to legal advice

Amendment to legal aid act gives underage victims of sex crimes access to legal advice

The amendment to the Legal Aid Act 1971, which is expected to be tabled at the next Parliament session, will enable underage victims of sexual crimes and their family members to get access to legal.
Fri Jul 21 2017
Johor govt offers legal aid for families of cycling accident victims

Johor govt offers legal aid for families of cycling accident victims

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin says the move was being taken to provide suitable legal assistance to the families affected by the tragedy.
Sat Feb 18 2017
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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