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Court rejects Malaysian Bar's bid to challenge Najib's pardon

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
Najib's lawyers allowed to participate in Bar Council's leave application to challenge Pardons Board

Najib's lawyers allowed to participate in Bar Council's leave application to challenge Pardons Board

Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid fixes new date on September 18 for the hearing that was supposed to start today.
Tue Jul 02 2024
[COLUMNIST] Clemency and controversy: Najib's bid for home arrest and Malaysia's  political crossroads

[COLUMNIST] Clemency and controversy: Najib's bid for home arrest and Malaysia's political crossroads

The government's endurance will be significantly tested by how it addresses the clemency issue.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Decision to continue seeking full pardon is to fulfil wishes of Najib and family - Ahmad Zahid

Decision to continue seeking full pardon is to fulfil wishes of Najib and family - Ahmad Zahid

Efforts to be made regarding the matter would need to take into account respect for the 17th King of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib considering new request for a full pardon - lawyer

Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib considering new request for a full pardon - lawyer

Datuk Seri Najib Razak had his sentence halved by a pardons board chaired by Malaysia's king last week.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Najib's commuted sentence: PM denies Unity Gov't lack bite in addressing corruption

Najib's commuted sentence: PM denies Unity Gov't lack bite in addressing corruption

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, "The issue being raised here is that allegedly, we are being lax on corruption issues, (now) this is untrue.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Official statement by Pardons Board expected this week - Dr Zaliha

Official statement by Pardons Board expected this week - Dr Zaliha

An official statement regarding the issue of pardon concerning former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is expected to be released this week.
Thu Feb 01 2024
Malaysia cabinet discusses Najib pardon bid, but won't announce outcome - Minister

Malaysia cabinet discusses Najib pardon bid, but won't announce outcome - Minister

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak requested a royal pardon shortly after beginning his sentence in 2022 and after exhausting all other appeals.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Najib’s pardon appeal: Wait for official statement from Pardons Board - Fahmi

Najib’s pardon appeal: Wait for official statement from Pardons Board - Fahmi

I was informed that we have to wait for the Pardons Board, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Tue Jan 30 2024
How foreign media could obtain details on Najib's royal pardon petition? - Lawyer

How foreign media could obtain details on Najib's royal pardon petition? - Lawyer

According to Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, the sitting on every Pardons Board is conducted at a high level of secrecy.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Malaysia set to decide on royal pardon for jailed former PM Najib - media

Malaysia set to decide on royal pardon for jailed former PM Najib - media

The Pardons Board is set to meet third week of January and likely to decide Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application for a royal pardon.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Apex court commutes death sentence and natural-life imprisonment of 11 convicted for drug trafficking

Apex court commutes death sentence and natural-life imprisonment of 11 convicted for drug trafficking

They are the first batch of inmates whose review applications were heard by the Federal Court bench today.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Police record Pas president's statement on allegation over pardons board

Police record Pas president's statement on allegation over pardons board

Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang is alleged to have disputed the authority of the Pardons Board in a talk he gave at the PAS headquarters in Muar.
Mon Sep 04 2023
Najib's pardon bid not discussed in Pardons Board meeting on April 28 - Secretary

Najib's pardon bid not discussed in Pardons Board meeting on April 28 - Secretary

Khairul Dzaimee said the application will be discussed at the appropriate time, according to applicable legislation and regulations.
Mon May 01 2023
Pak Jamil, the longest serving life prisoner who received a royal pardon

Pak Jamil, the longest serving life prisoner who received a royal pardon

Jamil Arshad received a royal pardon from the Sultan of Johor and was finally returned to his hometown in Indonesia.
Tue Apr 18 2023
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
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024