Najib fails in appeal to disqualify lawyers from Messrs Tommy Thomas to represent ex-AG
Datuk Hanipah Farikullah said there was no nexus between the two solicitors and the cause of action by Datuk Seri Najib Razak in his suit.
Fri Aug 11 2023
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
Former Australia PM 'undermined' responsible government with secret ministries - Solicitor general
Australia has a cabinet-based system that relies on a group of ministers governing, and not a presidential system.
Tue Aug 23 2022
Najib discharges his solicitors from representing him - Hisyam
Najib's appeal hearing today was told that the former prime minister had discharged his solicitors from representing him.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Malaysia workers seek judicial review of Supermax deal to supply UK health service
The move comes after US Customs and Border Protection in October banned imports from Supermax over alleged labour abuses.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Issue of Supreme Council's validity does not arise - Ahmad Maslan
The issue of UMNO Supreme Council's validity for the 2018/2021 term which ended on June 30 2021 as stated by the Registrar of Societies (RoS) does not arise.
Sat Aug 07 2021
V.K. Lingam fails in appeal to set aside decision striking him off Advocates and Solicitors rolls
The Court of Appeal dismissed Lingam's appeal to set aside the decision to bar him from practising law.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Prosecution to prove Shafee received RM9.5 mln 'fee' from Najib, concealed it from IRB
The prosecution in Shafee Abdullah's money-laundering trial will prove that the accused in his capacity as an advocate and solicitor received RM9.5 million as his 'fee' from Najib.
Fri May 21 2021
Ex-Solicitor-General III urges police to investigate Tommy Thomas for criminal defamation
Mohamad Hanafiah claimed that an excerpt from the book had tarnished his image as a Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) who had served for 33 years.
Wed Feb 03 2021
Court allows Ramasamy's application to amend defence statement in suit by Zakir Naik
Zakir filed the suit in October last year claiming that Ramasamy had issued defamatory statements against him and linking him to the LTTE.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Police tracking two men for starting fire in front of lawyer's office
Datuk Zainuddin Ahmad says they received a report of a fire in front of the office of Wong & Chua Advocates & Solicitor at about 7am.
Sun May 22 2016
VK Lingam barred from practising law
Senior lawyer Datuk V.K. Lingam, who has appeared in a controversial video tape over the appointment of judges, is barred from practising law by the Advocates and Solicitors' Disciplinary Board (DB).
Fri Nov 20 2015
Obama asks Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage ban
The Barack Obama administration on Friday formally asked the US Supreme Court to strike down a 1996 law defining marriage exclusively as a union between a man and a woman.
Sat Feb 23 2013
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
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?
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
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
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
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024