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Kelantan will introduce the Syariah Offences Bill 2026 at next week's state assembly sitting, replacing a 2019 enactment struck down by the Federal Court over concerns about state legislative overreach into federal jurisdiction.
A Federal Court judge has criticised the legal representatives of Datuk Seri Najib Razak for seeking a last-minute postponement in his RM1.9 million civil action against former attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, raising questions about litigation strategy.
Malaysia's Federal Court has rejected Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's application seeking to review a judicial recusal decision in her ongoing solar hybrid corruption case, marking a significant setback for the former prime minister's wife.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has exhausted her legal options after Malaysia's Federal Court rejected her final attempt to have the judge in her RM1.25 billion solar hybrid corruption case disqualified.
Malaysia's appeals court has reserved judgment in a significant constitutional case involving Firdaus Wong, focusing on whether private citizens can be sued for breaching another person's fundamental rights.
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Malaysia's Federal Court decision permitting resident associations to require non-paying homeowners to manually operate community gates has sparked debate over fundamental property ownership rights and the rule of law.
The Federal Court has upheld Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal on four corruption-related charges, bringing an end to his lengthy legal battle. The Muda party leader and his wife appeared relieved following the ruling.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman plans a 170km thanksgiving run from Putrajaya to his constituency after the Federal Court upheld his acquittal on Monday.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on charges of criminal breach of trust, dishonest misappropriation, and money laundering linked to Bersatu Youth, dismissing the prosecution's appeal.
Malaysia's Federal Court has postponed a ruling after a judge fell ill, with Chief Justice Abu Bakar Jais describing such delays as routine occurrences within the judiciary that warrant public patience and understanding.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld findings that a key prosecution witness in Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's trial may have experienced improper pressure from the MACC during its investigation.
The Federal Court has acquitted Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman of four charges involving misappropriation and money laundering related to his former youth party Armada, in a 2-1 majority decision that overturns his 2023 conviction.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on four charges involving alleged misuse of youth movement Armada funds, rejecting the prosecution's appeal by a 2-1 majority.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal and discharge of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in a corruption case, with prosecutors formally accepting the court's final judgment.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has been acquitted of all charges by the Federal Court, concluding a six-year legal ordeal involving allegations of misappropriation of youth wing funds.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman can now move forward with wedding plans to fiancée Bella Astillah following the Federal Court's decision to uphold his acquittal on corruption charges.
Former minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has been acquitted of all charges following a 2-1 decision by Federal Court judges in Putrajaya, marking the conclusion of his legal battle.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on four corruption charges, bringing closure to a high-profile case that dominated political discourse for years.
The Federal Court has paused proceedings in Muar MP Syed Saddiq's appeal after two judges disagreed, with the third judge's verdict now holding the key to his legal fate.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq hosted media personnel and supporters to nasi lemak and lempeng at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya following the Federal Court's decision on his corruption-related charges.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq and his supporters convened at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya as the Federal Court prepared to deliver a landmark ruling that could significantly reshape his political trajectory and influence the broader opposition landscape.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq arrived at the Palace of Justice displaying confidence as the Federal Court prepares to decide the prosecution's appeal against his corruption conviction and sentence.
Actress Bella Astillah has urged supporters to pray ahead of the Federal Court's decision on the prosecution's appeal challenging Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal on four corruption-related charges.
The High Court has suspended its hearing into the Malaysian Bar's challenge against the DNAA granted to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, awaiting his Federal Court appeal scheduled for October.
Malaysia's Federal Court has delayed its decision on the prosecution's appeal challenging the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on graft charges, with the ruling now expected on July 13.
The Federal Court has rejected a final appeal by Ng Back Heang, former director of Patimas, in a RM1.2 million insider trading case, ruling that his application raises no novel legal issues.
Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman left the Federal Court visibly disappointed after judges postponed their ruling on whether to reinstate his corruption convictions, with the verdict now scheduled for July 13.
Malaysia's Federal Court has deferred its decision on the prosecution's appeal against Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal in a graft case, with the verdict now scheduled for July 13.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq appeared at the Federal Court in Putrajaya on Monday as the country's apex court prepared to deliver its judgment on whether the prosecution's appeal would succeed in reinstating his seven-year prison sentence.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman faces the Federal Court's final decision today, concluding a protracted six-year legal dispute involving corruption allegations that has dominated Malaysian political discourse.
Singer-actress Bella Astillah, fiancée of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, appealed for prayers upon arriving at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya as the Federal Court prepares to rule on his case.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman will receive the Federal Court's final verdict on his corruption charges tomorrow, marking the conclusion of a closely watched legal battle that has captured national attention.
A three-member Federal Court panel is set to deliver its decision today on the former Felda chairman's application challenging his conviction being restored without an opportunity to present his defence arguments.
Syed Saddiq, the Muar MP and former youth minister, has adopted a philosophical stance ahead of the Federal Court's imminent ruling on his case, expressing faith that the outcome lies beyond his control.