Court rejects Malaysian Bar's bid to challenge Najib's pardon
High Court Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal says the application is outside the court's jurisdiction and is non-justiciable and frivolous.
Mon Nov 11 2024
High Court rejects Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge AG’s DNAA for Ahmad Zahid's DNAA
Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh also dismissed the Bar's bid to refer three constitutional questions over the same matter to the Federal Court.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Public prosecutor has right to initiate and discontinue criminal charges - AG
The role of the AG as the Public Prosecutor is well established and protected under Article 145 of the Federal Constitution.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Malaysian Bar a busybody to challenge my DNAA - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said M'sian Bar as being selective when criticising AG's decision to stop the case proceedings against him.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Sulaiman, a lawyer who believes in justice - PM
Datuk Sulaiman Abdullah, who died yesterday, was a firm believer in the principles of justice and human rights, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Dec 19 2023
PM Anwar urges legal fraternity to continue supporting good governance
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the initiatives can be bolstered by advocating transparency and reinforcing the government's current efforts.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Increase judges retirement age to 70 - Malaysian Bar
Karen Cheah Yee Lynn said that many jurisdictions across the globe had set the retirement age at 70.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Reforms to laws necessary to preserve independence of judiciary - Malaysian Bar
The Malaysian Bar also reiterated that the powers of the PM in the judicial selection and appointment process under the JAC Act be removed.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Bar Council files suit against police, govt for stopping walk for justice
The assembly and march were to protest the actions of the MACC which publicly announced an investigation into a Court of Appeal judge.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Three lawyers including Zaid Ibrahim sue Malaysian Bar, its president for defamation
Mohd Zaid, Liew Teck Huat and Rueben Mathiavaranam filed the suit through the legal firm of ZIST at the High Court.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Tommy Thomas: Malaysian Bar's statement on STF impartiality baseless, inaccurate - Wan Junaidi
Dr Wan Junaidi said the STF had invited the Malaysian Bar to participate in the consultation sessions but the council had declined the invitation.
Thu Oct 27 2022
Malaysian Bar loses bid to review Federal Court verdict on breach of statutory duty
Justice Zabariah said arguments presented before the court appeared to be an appeal against the finding of the earlier Federal Court panel.
Mon Sep 19 2022
ZIST demands Malaysian Bar president apologise for statement on Najib's appeal
ZIST have demanded that Karen Cheah apologise for and retract an allegedly defamatory statement she issued regarding their conduct in Najib Razak's SRC International final appeal.
Mon Aug 29 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
World Refugee Day: Ratify 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol - Malaysian Bar
Karen Cheah said Malaysia was lacking in an effective legal framework to legitimise and protect refugees.
Mon Jun 20 2022
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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