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
Apex court grants leave to lawmakers to commence judicial review on emergency proclamation
Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said both lawmakers had met the threshold for leave for judicial review.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Housewife, former lover escape gallows for murdering husband in his sleep
K. Annamah and G. Puganeswaran escaped the gallows today after the Federal Court commuted their sentences to 36 years in prison.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Unity Govt has nothing to do with Federal Court ruling on Kelantan Shariah code - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision was made by the Federal Court by the power vested in them under the Federal Constitution.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Federal Court rules 16 provisions in Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code Enactment null and void
The landmark decision was delivered by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat who led a panel of nine judges.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Judges cannot answer or be governed by politics or popularity - CJ
Unlike politicians, judges do not, and indeed, cannot answer to or be governed by political will or popularity.
Mon Jan 15 2024
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
Malaysia will spare no diplomatic effort to prevent massacre of civillians in Gaza - PM
Malaysia believes in upholding international law, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Criminalising men for enticing married woman unconstitutional, Federal Court told
Lawyer Jayarubbiny Jayaraj said the provision violated women's right to equality before the law, ought to be repealed.
Tue Jul 18 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
Agong presents instruments of appointment to 16 judges
The presentation of instrument of appointment began with the Federal Court judges Datuk Abu Bakar Jais and Datuk Abdul Karim Jalil.
Tue Jun 13 2023
[COLUMNIST] The crux of the issue in the claim of bias by Najib's lawyers
The defense team simply can't escape the ramification that they are casting aspersion on the judiciary as a whole.
Thu Apr 13 2023
Great injustice to Najib as he was unrepresented during appeal, says dissenting judge
Justice Abdul Rahman opined that an adjournment should have been granted, not to scuttle the case, but to allow Najib to find a new counsel.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Najib's own misfortune to lose in appeal, no breach of justice, says Apex Court
There was no denial of the applicant's rights and there was no breach of natural justice in the case, judge Vernon said.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses final bid to review graft conviction
Najib can no longer challenge the conviction in court, but he has applied for a royal pardon.
Fri Mar 31 2023
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