Altantuya murder: Azilah's death sentence commuted to 40 years in prison with whipping
The Federal Court allowed Azilah Hadri's review application today to commute his death sentence to imprisonment.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Australian court upholds order for Musk's X to pay $418,000 fine over anti-child abuse probe
X had challenged the fine but the Federal Court of Australia ruled it was obliged to respond to a notice from the eSafety Commissioner.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Communications Minister: No directive to media outlets to disable comment sections
The Federal Court ruled that the platform is accountable for the comments posted, so we must exercise caution with the comments that appear.
Thu Jul 18 2024
High Court rejects Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge AG’s DNAA for Ahmad Zahid's DNAA
Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh also dismissed the Bar's bid to refer three constitutional questions over the same matter to the Federal Court.
Thu Jun 27 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
Apex Court dismisses Rosmah’s bid for leave to appeal over bid to challenge late Sri Ram's appointment as lead prosecutor
The Federal Court dismissed Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's application and ordered her to pay costs of RM30,000.
Tue Mar 26 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
Respect court's decision abolishing law on enticement of married women - Mohd Na'im
All parties have been urged to respect the Federal Court's ruling, that Section 498 of the Penal Code, which makes it a crime for a man to entice a married woman, is unconstitutional.
Fri Dec 22 2023
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
Apex court to hear first batch of review applications by death row prisoners today
In a milestone event, the Federal Court will hear eleven review applications and another 14 on Thursday.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Apex court dismisses MyCC’s review bid in case against AirAsia, MAS
The Court said MyCC has also failed to meet the threshold requirement to warrant a review of the Federal Court's previous decision.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Apex court affirms decision declaring amended pension law null and void
The Federal Court today affirmed the Court of Appeal's decision that declared the amended pension law as null and void.
Tue Jun 27 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
Apex court to deliver decision on Najib's bid to review SRC verdict tomorrow
The Federal Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict tomorrow on a review application by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak over its ruling in upholding his conviction and 12 years' jail sentence and fine fo
Thu Mar 30 2023
Apex court sets March 31 to give verdict in Najib's review bid in SRC case
Lawyer Farhan Shafee says ex-prime minister Najib's legal team received an email from the Federal Court registry earlier today.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024