Sosilawati murders: Death penalty on ex-lawyer and another upheld
The three-judge panel rejected the applications submitted by N. Pathmanabhan and T. Thilaiyalagan to review their death sentences.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Sosilawati's murder: Federal Court upholds death sentence of three men, acquits one
The former lawyer and the farm hands are N. Pathmanabhan, 47, T. Thilaiyalagan, 25, and R. Kathavarayan, 37.
Thu Mar 16 2017
March 16 decision on appellants' final bid in Sosilawati case
Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad for R. Matan says they received a letter dated March 3 from the Federal Court registry notifying them of the decision date.
Fri Mar 10 2017
Sosilawati murder: Federal Court to hear appeal on Oct 31
Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, counsel for one of the men, R. Matan, says the court would hear the appeal from Oct 31 to Nov 8 excluding the weekend.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Sosilawati heirs satisfied with court's decision
All the heirs of the late cosmetics millionairess Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya satisfied with the decision of the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya.
Fri Dec 04 2015
Sosilawati murder case: Appeals Court upholds death sentence on four men and three others
A three-member panel chaired by Justice Datuk Aziah Ali in an unanimous decision ruled that the convictions were safe.
Fri Dec 04 2015
Human bones, firewood remnants recovered, Appeals Court told
The police recovered fragments of human bones and remnants of fire wood used to burn the bodies of victims, the Appeals Court heard today.
Mon Aug 17 2015
Sosilawati's children finally get mom's death certificate
Five children of Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya finally managed to get a death certificate for their mother who was murdered in 2010.
Mon Jul 27 2015
NRD did not reject death certificate application by Sosilawati's children - SFC
The National Registration Department (NRD) did not reject the application by the five children of Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya for her death certificate.
Tue May 26 2015
Sosilawati murder: Appeal by four convicts postponed to Aug 10
The postponement was due to counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik withdrawing himself from representing the fourth accused, R. Kathavarayan.
Mon May 18 2015
Sosilawati: Court sets May 27 to hear death certificate application
The High Court set May 26 to hear an application by Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya's children for leave for a judicial review to compel NRD to issue death certificate for their mother who was killed in 2010.
Wed Feb 25 2015
Sosilawati murder case: Appeals Court sets May 18 for hearing
May 18 has been set to hear the appeals of a former lawyer and his employees convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya.
Mon Feb 09 2015
Sosilawati's children get court approval over death certificate
The children of cosmetic millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya, today obtained leave from the High Court for a judicial review to compel NRD to issue a death certficate for their late mother.
Tue Nov 25 2014
Sosilawati's daughter thankful for judgement on mother's murderers
The daughter of Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya today expressed relief that the trial on her mother's murder was finally over after three years.
Thu May 23 2013
Sosilawati murder: Ex-lawyer and accomplices sentenced to death
Former lawyer, N.Pathmanabhan and his three accomplices who worked at his farm have been sentenced to death by High Court for murdering millionaire beautician, Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya.
Thu May 23 2013
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
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