Abdul Fareed Abdul Gafoor

Safeguard the rights of migrant workers

Safeguard the rights of migrant workers

LETTER | Undocumented migrant workers are very vulnerable and face numerous perils and challenges.

Bail denial under Sosma held as unconstitutional

Bail denial under Sosma held as unconstitutional

LETTER | M'sian Bar welcomes 'historic' High Court decision to hear assemblyperson's application

Recognise right to fair trial and rule of law

Recognise right to fair trial and rule of law

Malaysian Bar: Sosma an unnecessary piece of legislation, resulting in arbitrary powers to police. 

M'sian Bar will brook no dishonesty in the legal profession

M'sian Bar will brook no dishonesty in the legal profession

LETTER | The Bar views dishonesty or fraudulent conduct of members very seriously.

Perak MB's stance on Orang Asli land is legally erroneous

Perak MB's stance on Orang Asli land is legally erroneous

LETTER | The Federal Constitution expressly includes common law in its definition of laws.

Gov't must ensure effective enforcement to protect the environment

Gov't must ensure effective enforcement to protect the environment

LETTER | Contamination of water sources must be regarded as a threat to national security and well-being.

Gov't must uphold customary international law of non-refoulement

Gov't must uphold customary international law of non-refoulement

LETTER | It is disheartening and troubling that the Malaysian government violated international law.

Withdrawal from the Rome Statute is a step backwards

Withdrawal from the Rome Statute is a step backwards

COMMENT | It's the second time in five months the gov't has made a U-turn on an international human rights instrument.

UEC long been recognised for CLP

UEC long been recognised for CLP

LETTER | Its recognition has been in place, to varying extents, for at least the last two decades.

Elevation of judges: Seniority must be the overriding factor

Elevation of judges: Seniority must be the overriding factor

COMMENT | The bypassing of more senior judges in promotions does a significant disservice to the judiciary.