Soon Li Tsin

Ambiga: Well give inquiry panel a chance

Ambiga: Well give inquiry panel a chance

Walk for Justice The Bar Council will see how far the panel can go in determining the authenticity of the Lingam tape, says president Ambiga Sreenevasan.
'It's unacceptable, we want royal commission'

'It's unacceptable, we want royal commission'

The Lingam tape There has been instant dissatisfaction with the government proposal to only set up a panel of inquiry into the scandal.
Federal Court completes Subashini hearing

Federal Court completes Subashini hearing

The Federal Court today heard that Islamic law can be enforced only after codification.
A two-para 'No comment' from Ahmad Fairuz

A two-para 'No comment' from Ahmad Fairuz

The Lingam tape The Chief Justice continues to remain mum over the scandalous video tape that has rocked the nation.
Poison-pen letter against CJ finally surfaces

Poison-pen letter against CJ finally surfaces

The Lingam tape With a scandalous video clip out in the open, the Chief Justice now has to answer to a poison pen letter alleging corrupt practices and abuse of power by him and his 'favourite' judges. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Named lawyers clueless over Lingam tape

Named lawyers clueless over Lingam tape

The Lingam tape The names mentioned in the VK Lingam video tape slotted for judicial promotion were eventually promoted and those who didn't appeared clueless over what has transpired.
Subashini can 'submit' to Syariah Court

Subashini can 'submit' to Syariah Court

As long as the subject matter falls under the Syariah courts, R Subashini will not be turned away and not being a Muslim is not an issue, argues her husband's lawyer.
Subashini's husband 'abused' legal process

Subashini's husband 'abused' legal process

Lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar argues that T Saravanan turned to the syariah court for remedy at the expense of his client's right to seek relief for herself and their children.
Federal Court: Subashini case full hearing tomorrow

Federal Court: Subashini case full hearing tomorrow

Lawyers today outlined arguments as to whether the syariah or civil court has jurisdiction in a matrimonial issue involving a non-Muslim and a convert to Islam.
Gov't could have averted 'bloody' riot

Gov't could have averted 'bloody' riot

A former human rights commissioner says the permit requirement for peaceful assemblies should be abolished to avoid a recurrence of Saturday's incident.
PKR demands NST to correct defamatory story

PKR demands NST to correct defamatory story

Unhappy with the 'defamatory' report in the daily over the weekend clash, PKR issues a letter of demand for their statement to be published or face a legal action. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Suhakam to probe 'bloody' ceramah

Suhakam to probe 'bloody' ceramah

updated version A fact-finding mission into the Pantai Batu Buruk clash will begin next week but that does not guarantee a public inquiry will be held, says Suhakam. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PAS: Police chief contradicting himself

PAS: Police chief contradicting himself

'Bloody' ceramah PAS deputy president Nasharudin Mat Isa questions the Terengganu police chief's consistency over why live bullets were fired during the Kuala Terengganu clashes.
Expert unsure of economic resilience

Expert unsure of economic resilience

Post-budget reaction The recently unveiled budget was seen as a comprehensive one for all but some economy experts think differently and tells the Treasury why.
Witness rebuts Sirul's claims

Witness rebuts Sirul's claims

Altantuya trial ASP Zulkarnain Samsudin denied all allegations of misconduct and conspiracy against Sirul when examined by the DPP in a trial-within-a-trial.
Witness: Jewellery photos taken not re-enactment

Witness: Jewellery photos taken not re-enactment

A police photographer said the photos of an accused pointing at the victim's jewellery were taken spontaneously shot and not a re-enactment.
Witness claims anxiety caused contradictions

Witness claims anxiety caused contradictions

A police witness in the Altantuya murder trial accused of giving contradictory answers blames his first time experience in court for his nervousness.
Prosecution to impeach witness tomorrow

Prosecution to impeach witness tomorrow

The prosecution dropped another bombshell in court today when it sought to impeach another witness at the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder trial.
Sirul: They tried to set me up

Sirul: They tried to set me up

updated version The accused says he was offered freedom if he admitted to having in possession of jewellery belonging to the murdered Mongolian woman.
Save the judiciary, set up judicial commission

Save the judiciary, set up judicial commission

The judiciary can be restored back to its former glory via the setting up of a judicial commission on appointments and promotions.
Judicial promotions: Seniority, anomalies

Judicial promotions: Seniority, anomalies

special report With a judiciary plagued by accusations that incompetent judges are promoted and less experienced judges 'leapfrogging' over senior judges, Malaysiakini examines the statistical side of the issue.
Suaram director denied entry into Sarawak

Suaram director denied entry into Sarawak

Based on the information found in his MyKad, Dr Kua was denied entry into Sarawak for being on the blacklist for involvement in anti-logging activities.
Wee's rap song - whats the big deal?

Wee's rap song - whats the big deal?

Panelists at a forum were unimpressed by the controversy generated by a rapper and pointed out some home truths in the lyrics.
Utusan backs down, apologises to Taib

Utusan backs down, apologises to Taib

The Malay-language daily, which is being sued by the Sarawak chief minister, said it did not intend to imply that he was involved in a timber shipment scandal.