Round-the-clock breaking news from Malaysia.
Malaysia's High Court has upheld a five-year prison sentence against a businessman convicted of assaulting his bodyguards for fasting during Ramadan, finding no grounds to reduce the punishment handed down by Klang magistrates last March.
A former unit trust consultant has been convicted of investment fraud and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment with a RM2 million fine, highlighting ongoing concerns about financial sector compliance.
A Malaysian court has determined that the death of former politician Bung Moktar Radin has rendered it impossible for prosecutors to prove abetment charges against Zizie Azah, as the original charges against Bung were withdrawn following his passing.
A Chinese businessman has lost his RM110 million legal challenge against a Malaysian developer and marketing company, with the court rejecting claims he was misled into buying 51 luxury units for hotel-style operations.
Malaysia's High Court has dismissed an appeal against a 10-year jail sentence handed to former company executive Ooi Vin Shen for the rape and blackmail of a 14-year-old girl, affirming the lower court's conviction.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad will receive a verdict from the Sessions Court tomorrow on three charges of abetting in a RM2.8 million corruption case, marking a significant moment in Malaysia's ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
A supermarket saleswoman appeared in Shah Alam magistrate's court today, charged with the murder of her newborn infant in Subang Jaya last week. The case has drawn public attention to issues surrounding perinatal mental health and infanticide in Malaysia.
The Securities Commission Malaysia has charged three brothers at separate Kuala Lumpur courts for operating unlicensed securities dealing businesses between March and October 2019, with convictions carrying fines up to RM10 million or decade-long prison sentences.
A former company director has been sentenced to five years imprisonment by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court for operating unlicensed fund management services and laundering money. The conviction involved six victims who collectively lost RM1.263 million between 2018 and 2020.
A 65-year-old resident of Perlis has been charged with trafficking approximately 39.9 litres of fentanyl in the Magistrate's Court in Kangar, marking another significant narcotics seizure in northern Malaysia.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the Court of Appeal's finding that evidence suggests a key witness in Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's case may have experienced improper pressure during MACC investigations.
A 26-year-old labourer has been fined RM6,500 by Machang Magistrate's Court after admitting to insulting and assaulting a police officer who was conducting an authorized raid. The conviction highlights ongoing legal protections for law enforcement personnel.
A private college employee in Shah Alam has entered a not guilty plea to charges of sexual assault and sodomy involving two teenage boys. The case raises fresh concerns about safeguarding in Malaysia's education sector.
A Malaysian court has significantly reduced a prison sentence for an odd-job worker after his defence team uncovered evidence of a second suspect documented in a separate police report that investigators failed to incorporate into the primary case file.
A Malaysian blogger has been ordered to pay RM11,000 after being convicted of uploading insulting content targeting former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Umno on social media four years ago.
A Chinese national has pleaded not guilty to defrauding a local gold dealer of RM37,054 by selling gold-coated mixed-metal jewellery as genuine gold in Kuala Lumpur.
The Federal Court has rescheduled its decision in Syed Saddiq's case to July 13, with Court of Appeal President Abu Bakar Jais citing the absence of a panel member on medical leave as the reason for the postponement.
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A 25-year-old hardware store employee in Terengganu has entered a not guilty plea to two rape charges involving his teenage sister. The case raises concerns about family violence and child protection.
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The High Court in Penang has set eight trial dates in October for four men accused in the Nhaveen murder case, following an appellate court's reversal of their earlier acquittal.
A Penang magistrate court has rejected a police remand application against four individuals, including one woman, who were arrested in connection with illegal World Cup football betting operations.
A Klang High Court has sentenced a man to 32 years imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for murdering his girlfriend by smothering her with a pillow following a disagreement about their relationship.
The 1MDB lawsuit against Rosmah Mansor is experiencing fresh delays as the court system struggles to assign a new judge to handle the case, with management sessions scheduled for next week.
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Popular social media influencer Chegubard has entered a not guilty plea to sedition charges stemming from a controversial online post about Negeri Sembilan's royal family, marking a significant case involving digital content and institutional sensitivity.