Reforms to laws necessary to preserve independence of judiciary - Malaysian Bar
The Malaysian Bar also reiterated that the powers of the PM in the judicial selection and appointment process under the JAC Act be removed.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Tommy Thomas: Malaysian Bar's statement on STF impartiality baseless, inaccurate - Wan Junaidi
Dr Wan Junaidi said the STF had invited the Malaysian Bar to participate in the consultation sessions but the council had declined the invitation.
Thu Oct 27 2022
Malaysian Bar objects to UK's Queen's Counsel in Najib's SRC appeal
The Malaysian Bar has objected to an application for Queen's Counsel Jonathan Laidlaw to represent Najib Razak in the latter's final appeal involving the misappropriation of SRC International funds.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Anwar: Judicial walk a positive sign our democracy's evolving
He applauded the Malaysian Bar for organising today's march by lawyers to Parliament, saying it showed the legal fraternity remained cognizant of its role to uphold justice.
Fri Jun 17 2022
MACC probe against Justice Mohd Nazlan unconstitutional, says Malaysian Bar
The Malaysian Bar said that the MACC investigation against Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali is unconstitutional.
Mon Apr 25 2022
Tax arrears case: Malaysian Bar allowed to be 'amicus curiae' in Najib, Nazifuddin's appeal
The Federal Court has granted the Malaysian Bar's application to be an 'amicus curiae' or friend of the court in the appeal proceedings filed by Najib Razak and his son Mohd Nazifuddin.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Apex court allows Shafee's appeal in defamation suit against Malaysian Bar
The Federal Court today allowed Shafee Abdullah's appeal over his defamation suit against the Malaysian Bar and two others relating to Anwar Ibrahim's Sodomy II case.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Tax arrears case: Malaysian Bar appeals to be 'amicus curiae' in Najib, Nazifuddin's appeal
The Malaysian Bar has applied to be an 'amicus curiae' or friend of the court in the appeal proceedings filed by Najib Tun Razak and his son Nazifuddin regarding the payment of income tax.
Thu Oct 14 2021
Proclamation of Emergency should be tabled, debated in Parliament - Malaysian Bar
The Malaysian Bar today said the Emergency Ordinances should have been tabled and debated in Parliament.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Malaysian Bar, legal practitioners should act according to law - Takiyuddin
The Malaysian Bar and legal practitioners should act according to the law, including when providing explanations and enlightenment on the law to the community.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Malaysian Bar welcomes Agong's wise move
The Malaysian Bar urges politicians and the public to adhere to the rule of law and the Constitution, and to respect the Royal Decree.
Mon Oct 26 2020
Allow law firms to operate during MCO - Malaysian Bar
The Malaysian Bar has called on the government to provide leeway to law firms to operate during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
Sun Apr 26 2020
T-Clas for Thais in legal trouble
In a collaboration first of its kind, the Malaysian Bar Council and the Royal Thai Embassy has set up a legal aid system to assist Thai nationals who are caught up in the legal courts here.
Thu Dec 14 2017
Death in custody: Malaysian Bar reiterates call for IPCMC
The Malaysian Bar has reiterated its call for the establishment of the IPCMC following the death of detainee S. Balamurugan.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Mediation important in commercial dispute resolution - Zaki
The Malaysian Bar Council had promoted the use of mediation, and created a mediation facility for use by litigants.
Thu Nov 24 2016
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Malaysia ready to collaborate with South Korea on more substantial matters - PM
Malaysia seeks deeper collaboration with South Korea on digitalization, AI, and advanced learning curve discussions.
Tue Nov 26 2024