MELAKA : Establishing political stability is one of the main agendas in the manifestos of Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan … More
Tag: Law
Import and use of medical marijuana products allowed in Malaysia if legal requirements are met: Khairy
KUALA LUMPUR: The import and use of products containing cannabis for medical purposes are allowed in Malaysia provided that they … More
Feb 23 decision on Anwar’s bid to reinstate Sodomy 2 lawsuit
PUTRAJAYA : The Court of Appeal here set Feb 23, 2022 for its decision on whether to allow Anwar Ibrahim’s … More
Malaysia to study options on Pedra Branca, 13 years after ICJ decision to award it S’pore
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia will study its options with regards to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) 2008 decision to … More
Political patronage and money: The case for a law on political financing
KUALA LUMPUR : While the federal government has finally agreed to provide all MPs an equal amount of allocation for … More
Speaker, Senate president pledge to support reforms, revive Parliamentary Services Act
KUALA LUMPUR : Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Rais Yatim and Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun have given … More
Former Malaysia deputy speaker Azalina to propose Bill for ‘recall elections’ to curb party hopping
PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) : Former Malaysian deputy speaker Azalina Othman Said will submit a notice of motion … More
Azalina answers FAQs on anti-hopping law
She cites voting against party line as example that can be addressed. Pengerang MP Azalina Othman Said has cited voting … More
AG on PM’s majority: Dr M says law can’t differentiate left leg from right
The ex-premier noted that the law is being interpreted according to discretion. Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has criticised … More
I made it to NUS law school after spending 10 years behind bars. I was 31, but not too late.
Darren Tan, now 42, reflects on his life in university straight out of prison. Darren Tan, 42, believes he is … More
New law to allow govt to tap into RM16.9bil trust fund
PETALING JAYA : The government has passed a new emergency ordinance which has amended the National Trust Fund 1988 (KWAN) … More
Protecting minorities: Talk is cheap, comprehensive action plan needed
THE Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) welcomes Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s acknowledgement of the prevalence of hate speech … More
India’s top court suspends implementation of new farm laws
NEW DELHI (AP) : India’s top court on Tuesday temporarily put on hold the implementation of agricultural reform laws and … More
Indian PM makes fresh appeal to farmers protesting over new laws
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Dec 25) offered to hold fresh talks to end a stalemate … More
Doubts on Umno receipt, no transfer of money to party sealed Ku Nan’s fate — judge
KUALA LUMPUR : Questions surrounding the receipt issued by Umno for the RM2 million donation by businessman Tan Sri Chai … More
High Court finds Tengku Adnan guilty in RM2m graft case
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21: Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor has been found guilty by the High Court today on … More
Ku Li: Let’s not overlook private sector graft
MP for Gua Musang Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has called for the search of creative yet legitimate means – whether by … More
Homeless man has been on trial for 3 years over alleged attempt to steal $1
Avraham Yisrael, 74, says he only wanted a few shekels to enter movie theater for AC; police say he tried … More
Malaysia seizes record haul of crystal meth worth S$35 million
KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) : Malaysia’s maritime agency said on Sunday (Dec 13) it had seized more than two tonnes of … More
Depressing Déjà vu for Malaysia’s Narcotics Nightmare
40-plus years of tough drug programs have had almost no effect other than filling prisons In 1983, in a country … More
Difference of no confidence motion in UK, Malaysia
In Malaysia, we have Article 43(4) of the Federal Constitution. It clearly states that if the Prime Minister ceases to … More
Lebanese judge charges PM, ex-ministers over Beirut port blast
BEIRUT : The judge investigating the Beirut port blast charged caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab and three former ministers with … More
Rulings of high-profile cases may affect Malaysia’s ratings
Further downgrades by other agencies will have a greater impact on the cost of borrowing and servicing the debt RULINGS … More
Angry Indian farmers are ‘ready to die’ in showdown with Modi
NEW DELHI (BLOOMBERG) – As India’s coronavirus numbers swell and the economy stumbles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has another crisis … More
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