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Ex-AIAC director fails to get leave to commence contempt proceedings against Tommy Thomas
The Federal Court today dismissed former AIAC director N. Sundra Rajoo's application for leave to commence committal proceedings against Tommy Thomas over alleged contemptuous statement.
Thu Dec 01 2022
![Sundra Rajoo's suit against Thomas, 12 others for full trial Sundra Rajoo's suit against Thomas, 12 others for full trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634304530_ProfDrSundraRajoo.jpg)
Sundra Rajoo's suit against Thomas, 12 others for full trial
The lawsuit brought by Prof Dr N. Sundra Rajoo against former A-G Tommy Thomas and 12 others will go for full trial at the High Court here.
Thu Jul 21 2022
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Tommy Thomas, 12 others seek to strike out Sundra Rajoo's suit for wrongful arrest
All the defendants claimed that the suit was unreasonable, frivolous and an abuse of the court process.
Fri Nov 12 2021
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Sundra Rajoo files suit against Tommy Thomas, 12 others over alleged wrongful arrest, prosecution
Prof Dr Sundra Rajoo today filed a lawsuit against former AG Tommy Thomas, former MACC chief commissioner Mohamad Shukri Abdull and the government of Malaysia over wrongful arrest and prosecution.
Fri Oct 15 2021
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Opportunity must be given to accused to review AG's discretion if law misapplied - Federal Court
An accused person ought to be given the opportunity to review the AG's prosecutorial discretion if the law had been misunderstood or misapplied.
Thu Jun 10 2021
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Federal Court reinstates High Court's decision that ex-AIAC director is entitled to immunity
The bench in a unanimous decision, allowed Sundra Rajoo's appeal to reinstate the High Court's decision that he (Sundra Rajoo), as a former high ranking officer of AIAC, was immune from prosecution.
Fri Apr 30 2021
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Appeals Court allows government's appeal to set aside decision on AIAC ex-director's immunity
A three-member panel led by Datuk Hanipah Farikullah held that the proper forum to determine Sundra Rajoo's immunity is the criminal court and not the civil court.
Thu Jun 25 2020
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Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025