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The High Court is hearing evidence in a major fraud trial involving former Prime Minister Najib Razak and the collapse of 1MDB, a state investment fund. The case centres on allegations of massive financial mismanagement affecting billions in public money.
Former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has announced his intention to appeal a contempt conviction while expressing respect for the court's decision, signalling his determination to pursue legal remedies through higher courts.
Perlis mufti Dr Maza has secured RM250,000 in defamation damages after a High Court determined that one of four contested statements about him constituted defamation. The ruling clarifies the boundaries of protected speech.
Former actress Zizie Izette faces a crucial court verdict today in a corruption case spanning seven years. She is charged with abetting her late husband Bung Moktar Radin in a RM2.8 million graft matter.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette has been acquitted of three charges related to alleged corruption involving RM2.8 million in bribes connected to a major Felcra unit trust investment scandal.
A man appeared in Sessions Court facing charges of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old detainee at Sungai Udang Prison in January. The case highlights ongoing concerns about inmate safety in Malaysian correctional facilities.
A Malaysian businessman testified in court that his brother donated part of their company's RM13.7 million to Bersatu without his knowledge or consent, shedding light on corporate financing of the political party.
Malaysia's apex court has rejected former Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan's attempt to appeal a defamation lawsuit, declining to revisit constitutional questions about public officials' rights to sue and freedom of expression.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has ruled that financial institutions cannot pursue libel claims against those delivering court orders, safeguarding the judiciary's enforcement capacity.
A Malaysian court has averted a 30-year prison sentence for an odd-job worker after defence counsel identified critical procedural failures in police documentation related to a second suspect's involvement in the case.
Former finance minister Tengku Zafrul testified in the High Court that minutes issued by then-PM Muhyiddin Yassin were instructions for implementation, distinguishing them from formal project approval directives.
A Chinese citizen entered a not guilty plea in Kuala Lumpur magistrate's court regarding allegations of defrauding a gold dealer of RM37,054 through misrepresentation of gold-coated mixed-metal jewellery.
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A Terengganu man employed at a hardware store has denied two counts of rape involving his teenage sister. The Sessions Court heard the allegations involve offences allegedly committed between March and April this year.
Sarawak's DAP leadership has challenged a recent defamation ruling, contending it diverges significantly from established Commonwealth legal doctrine that restricts government defamation claims to private parties only.
The Court of Appeal has postponed former First Lady Rosmah Mansor's corruption appeal to September whilst considering whether a judge should step aside from the case. The court has warned no further delays will be permitted.
A magistrate's court in George Town has rejected a police remand application against four individuals, including a woman, who were detained as part of an investigation into illegal football betting operations.
A Malaysian Judicial Commissioner has determined that individuals cannot pursue civil legal action to challenge the attorney-general's prosecutorial decisions, establishing important boundaries around judicial review of executive authority.
The 1MDB fund's civil lawsuit against Rosmah Mansor has reached a standstill, with the court system unable to progress the matter until a fresh judicial appointment is confirmed. A management hearing scheduled for next week will address procedural directions.
The Coroner's Court in Kota Kinabalu heard testimony that Zara Qairina Mahathir's personal writings contained no evidence suggesting a fractured relationship with her mother.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has reduced a defamation award from US$1 million to RM800,000, affirming the original finding of defamation while clarifying that damages should serve to compensate rather than penalise.
A 62-year-old wireman appeared in George Town magistrate's court to face charges of injuring his elder brother with a parang during an incident in Paya Terubong last week.
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A Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur has heard evidence that Petronas' Cyber Security Department confirmed an ex-manager passed confidential company information to Petros, the state oil and gas investment arm.