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Lawyer Jayarubbiny Jayaraj said the provision violated women's right to equality before the law, ought to be repealed.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024