Hafiz Yatim

Lawyer fears for COA judge's safety, calls for added protection by gov't

Lawyer fears for COA judge's safety, calls for added protection by gov't

Haniff Khatri Abdulla says this following revelation in Hamid Sultan's tell-all affidavit.

Citizenship despair for boy, 8, caught in a legal catch-22

Citizenship despair for boy, 8, caught in a legal catch-22

Court rules that since he has a foreign passport, he cannot be granted Malaysian citizenship.

Engineer escape gallows for Valentine’s Day slaying of girlfriend

Engineer escape gallows for Valentine’s Day slaying of girlfriend

The Federal court ruled that Cheong Teik Keon was of unsound mind at the time of the 2013 killing.
Three stateless boys granted citizenship, appeals withdrawn

Three stateless boys granted citizenship, appeals withdrawn

UPDATED 4.25PM | It is granted by virtue of the home minister using discretion under the constitution, apex court told.

Najib misfeasance suit – court to hear review application

Najib misfeasance suit – court to hear review application

Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Khairuddin Abu Hassan's review is to be heard after appeal by Tony Pua on a similar case.
Raub gold mine loses appeal against Bukit Koman resident

Raub gold mine loses appeal against Bukit Koman resident

UPDATED 3.40PM | Federal Court rules that RAGM failed to prove two news articles were defamatory.

RM514m suit - five ex-directors file counter-claim against FGV

RM514m suit - five ex-directors file counter-claim against FGV

FGV had filed a half-a-billion ringgit suit against 14 former officers accusing them of breach of fiduciary duties.
JJ's mother sues grandchildren over shares worth RM1.3b

JJ's mother sues grandchildren over shares worth RM1.3b

This is in addition to Amina Abdullah's inheritance claim on the late minister's RM2.1 billion estate. 

Potential buyers can approach 1MDB directly to purchase luxury yacht

Potential buyers can approach 1MDB directly to purchase luxury yacht

This after the Admiralty Court grants a varied order to 1MDB.

Eight months on, cops yet to identify Lebanese jewellery

Eight months on, cops yet to identify Lebanese jewellery

The foreign jeweller had filed a RM60m suit against Rosmah Mansor for the return of the valuables.
Court to hear Isa's application for FGV meeting minutes on April 12

Court to hear Isa's application for FGV meeting minutes on April 12

The documents requested are related to the company's purchase of luxury condominium units.

Najib's money laundering charges transferred to High Court

Najib's money laundering charges transferred to High Court

AG had made the request for transfer, saying it would be 'expedient for the ends of justice'.

Najib files stay of SRC International hearing

Najib files stay of SRC International hearing

With this development, it remains to be seen whether the case will proceed on schedule.
Najib charged again with three counts of SRC money laundering

Najib charged again with three counts of SRC money laundering

UPDATED 11AM | He is charged with receiving the illegal proceeds to the amount of RM47 million.
Najib's appeal, stay bid may delay trial scheduled for Tuesday

Najib's appeal, stay bid may delay trial scheduled for Tuesday

This comes after the AG earlier today withdrew his certificate to transfer the charges to the High Court.

Prosecution objects 'vigorously' to Najib's bid to delay SRC trial

Prosecution objects 'vigorously' to Najib's bid to delay SRC trial

UPDATED 8.18PM | The defence is purportedly seeking indefinite postponement of the trial pending appeals on three interlocutory bids. 

After 12 years, Altantuya's father to testify in RM100m suit

After 12 years, Altantuya's father to testify in RM100m suit

Setev Shaariibuu is expected to take the stand on Tuesday or Wednesday at the Shah Alam High Court.

Appellate court upholds 'lawyer defrauded Orang Asli' decision

Appellate court upholds 'lawyer defrauded Orang Asli' decision

The father-son lawyer team had used part of the compensation money to buy 27 condo units.
Nine lawyers struck off rolls by disciplinary board

Nine lawyers struck off rolls by disciplinary board

Seven others were reprimanded while 34 others were fined.
Maria Chin and police initiate settlement negotiations over her lawsuit

Maria Chin and police initiate settlement negotiations over her lawsuit

The former Bersih chair had filed the suit over her detention under Sosma in 2016.

Court orders Musa Aman to return his passport

Court orders Musa Aman to return his passport

UPDATED 11.45AM | Judge says there was no suggestion that Musa could only seek medical treatment in S'pore or UK.

Prosecution wants decision to return Musa Aman's passport reviewed

Prosecution wants decision to return Musa Aman's passport reviewed

UPDATED 3.48PM | The former Sabah CM faces 35 graft charges and could be a flight risk, says DPP.  
PI Bala's widow seeks committal proceeding against Shafee, Azeez

PI Bala's widow seeks committal proceeding against Shafee, Azeez

 UPDATED 2.40PM | This is based on the roles they played in preventing Deepak from testifying. 

Karpal's daughter sues CJ for failing to defend judiciary

Karpal's daughter sues CJ for failing to defend judiciary

This in relation to alleged interference in her late father's sedition appeal and meddling by a senior judge in the Indira Gandhi case.