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Malaysia's Economy Minister has clarified that UNHCR refugee cards do not constitute citizenship documents or shield holders from Malaysian law. The government is strengthening border control and refugee registration measures.
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.
Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has issued a formal warning against publishing children's identities on digital platforms, emphasizing legal consequences and child protection under the Child Act 2001.
A 25-year-old hardware store worker in Kuala Terengganu has pleaded not guilty to charges of raping and sexually assaulting his teenage sister. The case highlights ongoing concerns about family-based sexual violence in Malaysia.
Lawyer Ang Woei Shang has rejected defamation allegations from DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, pledging to vigorously defend himself in court and explore potential counterclaims against the political leader.
The Court of Appeal has postponed Rosmah Mansor's corruption conviction appeal to September while judges consider a recusal application, with the bench warning against further delays.
A senior Malaysian judge has clarified that the courts are not the appropriate venue for disputing the attorney-general's prosecutorial decisions, establishing an important boundary in judicial review.
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.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has warned social media platforms they risk fines of up to RM10 million for failing to implement age-verification mechanisms, with enforcement through the MCMC.
A Court of Appeal ruling has rejected attempts by a prominent Penang politician and businesswoman to dismiss corruption charges against them, clearing the way for trial proceedings.
Malaysia is poised to significantly raise traffic fines, with maximum compound penalties for over 700 offences climbing to RM500 pending parliamentary approval of Road Transport Act amendments.
Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers has defended its use of charge withdrawals and corruption compounds, emphasizing these mechanisms operate under rigid legal frameworks and multiple layers of oversight rather than as discretionary loopholes.
Malaysia's High Court has ruled that the Prime Minister cannot be compelled to testify in a RM30 million lawsuit, finding he is not a material witness to the case.
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Malaysia's High Court has cancelled a subpoena ordering Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to give evidence in a RM30 million civil claim involving a businessman and his wife, citing the demands on his public office.
Malaysia's High Court has rejected Bersatu's attempt to lift a freeze on its CIMB and AmBank accounts, ruling the party failed to demonstrate that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission abused its authority.
A chief executive officer of a statutory body is facing seven corruption charges in the Sessions Court involving alleged bribes worth more than RM1 million linked to sports facility contracts.
Malaysia's Anti-Bullying Act 2026 marks a significant shift in accountability by holding parents jointly liable for their children's bullying conduct, including financial penalties. A specialized tribunal has been established to handle cases nationwide.
An official from Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia entered a not guilty plea at Shah Alam Sessions Court to 158 charges involving alleged position abuse and gratification totalling RM98 million across a five-year span.