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Pastor Koh's Wife Seeks PM Intervention as Court Halts Police Probe Into 2017 Disappearance

Susanna Koh has appealed to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for help following a Court of Appeal decision that suspended a High Court order requiring police to restart investigations into her husband Pastor Raymond Koh's disappearance in 2017.

By Rajesh Kumar · 31 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Court Upholds Suspension of RM37 Million Judgment in Pastor Koh Case

Malaysia's Court of Appeal has rejected the family's bid to overturn a suspension of a RM37 million judgment, backing the lower court's decision to halt enforcement while the government pursues its appeal.

By Khairul Anuar · 30 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysian Bar's Intervention in MACC Appeal Case Backed by Court

The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya has authorised the Malaysian Bar to intervene in a lawyer's appeal against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, with the Bar's president rejecting suggestions that the move overreaches its regulatory mandate.

By Khairul Anuar · 17 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Bar Council Granted Permission to Join Lawyer's Appeal Against MACC Notices

Malaysia's Court of Appeal has permitted the Bar Council to intervene in a lawyer's appeal challenging MACC notices, recognizing the Bar's regulatory role in safeguarding solicitor-client privilege.

By Khairul Anuar · 17 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Court of Appeal upholds insider trading conviction against former WCT deputy MD

Malaysia's Court of Appeal has unanimously upheld a High Court judgment finding former WCT Bhd deputy managing director Goh Chin Liong and Ara Holdings director Leong Ah Chai liable for insider trading, with total damages of RM5.83mil.

By Khairul Anuar · 14 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Judge Steps Aside in Zaid Ibrahim Defamation Appeal

Justice Latifah Tahar has recused herself from hearing a defamation appeal involving former law minister Zaid Ibrahim and Malaysian Bar lawyers. The Court of Appeal will hold case management on July 13 to assign a new judicial panel.

By Khairul Anuar · 12 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Court of Appeal Overturns Trafficking Conviction for Food Delivery Rider

Malaysia's Court of Appeal has acquitted a food delivery rider of trafficking 29.23kg of cannabis, overturning his previous conviction and sentence after hearing grounds for appeal in Putrajaya.

By Rajesh Kumar · 8 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Najib to Attend Court of Appeal Hearing on Bar Council's Challenge to Royal Pardon

Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been granted permission to attend a Court of Appeal hearing where the Bar Council challenges a pardons board decision. The ex parte application was approved by the court.

By Khairul Anuar · 8 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Court Permits Najib to Attend Hearing on SRC International Pardon Challenge

The Court of Appeal has cleared former Prime Minister Najib Razak to attend a crucial July 31 hearing where the Malaysian Bar will challenge the validity of his controversial SRC International pardon.

By Khairul Anuar · 8 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Attorney-General to Challenge Bar's Judicial Review Against DNAA Decision in October Hearing

The Attorney-General and Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi are pursuing legal action to overturn a judicial review challenge filed by the Malaysian Bar concerning a Discharge Not Amounting to Acquittal decision, with proceedings scheduled for October 8.

By Khairul Anuar · 8 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Court of Appeal Upholds RM84.64 Million Fraud Conviction Against Former Protasco Directors

Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld a RM84.64 million fraud conviction against former Protasco directors, reinforcing standards for judicial pronouncements and written judgments in corporate crime cases.

By Khairul Anuar · 7 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Court Sets September 1 Deadline for Rosmah's Solar Hybrid Graft Appeal Ruling

Malaysia's Court of Appeal has rescheduled Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's appeal concerning a controversial solar hybrid project to September 1, with judges indicating this will be the conclusive hearing date.

By Khairul Anuar · 4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Najib's Tax Case Hinges on 'Pay First' Policy, Says Senior Counsel

Senior counsel Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah has argued that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's tax appeal would become meaningless if the Inland Revenue Board continues enforcing its 'pay first, talk later' policy, according to submissions made to the Court of Appeal.

By Khairul Anuar · 4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Court of Appeal Reduces Defamation Award from US$1 Million to RM800,000

Malaysia's Court of Appeal has reduced a defamation damages award from US$1 million to RM800,000, maintaining the underlying liability finding but rejecting what it termed excessive punitive elements in the original judgment.

By Rajesh Kumar · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Court of Appeal Warns Against Sequential Prosecutions from Single Investigation

Malaysia's Court of Appeal has cautioned the public prosecutor against pursuing multiple prosecutions derived from a single investigation, warning against practices that could undermine public confidence in the justice system.

By Khairul Anuar · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

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