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PKR: Zaki's appointment a retrogressive step

PKR: Zaki's appointment a retrogressive step

It will not clear the accumulated judicial rot, according to PKR vice-president R Sivarasa, who also questioned the prominent lawyer’s close ties with Umno.

Uthayakumar: I am no racist

Uthayakumar: I am no racist

The Hindraf legal adviser claims he is only doing what the government, opposition parties and civil society have failed to do for Indian Malaysians.
Hindraf lawyer Uthayakumar's car tyres slashed

Hindraf lawyer Uthayakumar's car tyres slashed

In his police report, the Hindraf lawyer says he believes that the Umno leadership or their agents were responsible. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Arrested Hindraf leader Ganapathi freed

Arrested Hindraf leader Ganapathi freed

updated version The police have released lawyer VS Ganapathi Rao after questioning him for almost eight hours.
Eatery owner: We didn't mention Hindraf

Eatery owner: We didn't mention Hindraf

The owner of Sri Paandi restaurant is curious as to how the press jumped to the conclusion that Hindraf members were involved in an attack on their premises.
Hindraf trio discharged from sedition

Hindraf trio discharged from sedition

updated version Judge Zunaidah Mohd Idris made the ruling after the prosecution failed to submit the Tamil translation of allegedly seditious remarks by the Hindraf leaders. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Hindraf trio freed on bail

Hindraf trio freed on bail

However, its chairperson P Waythamoorthy refuses to post bail as a mark of protest. The remaining two are mobbed by hundreds of supporters. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Cops obtain rare court order against Hindraf

Cops obtain rare court order against Hindraf

The unprecedented restraining order forbids Hindraf supporters from participating in the gathering planned for Sunday, and it remains in effect for seven days from yesterday.
Three Hindraf leaders arrested

Three Hindraf leaders arrested

updated version The key players - including human rights lawyer P Uthayakumar - in the Hindraf mass protest slated for this Sunday were arrested under the Sedition Act. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Judges, back us on judicial reform

Judges, back us on judicial reform

Bar president S Ambiga says today's EGM wants the support of judges in the lawyers' quest for judicial reforms in the country.
Police roadblocks jam up roads, again

Police roadblocks jam up roads, again

updated version A police source reveals that roadblocks have been set up to prevent people from attending the Hindraf rally due to take place in three days' time.
Rumours rife, Hindraf not amused

Rumours rife, Hindraf not amused

Legal advisor P Uthayakumar clarifies that the Queen of England will not show up in Kuala Lumpur for the gathering on Sunday.
Taib's strike-out application hearing put off

Taib's strike-out application hearing put off

With lawyers from both parties agreeing to an adjournment, the strike-out application will only be heard in March next year.
Police reject permit for Hindraf rally

Police reject permit for Hindraf rally

However, the movement's legal advisor P Uthayakumar insists that the gathering will go on regardless.
Police raid offices of two Hindraf lawyers

Police raid offices of two Hindraf lawyers

updated version The police teams were looking for a booklet deemed to be seditious in content. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Anwar ready to release full video soon

Anwar ready to release full video soon

The Lingam tape However, the PKR de facto leader says he will first consider the commission's terms of reference and whether the members are credible.
Gov't must 're-interfere' to repair damage

Gov't must 're-interfere' to repair damage

If by definition a judiciary means an independent, incorruptible and neutral judiciary - then we don't have one, says former lord president Salleh Abas. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Police quiz Bersih leaders

Police quiz Bersih leaders

During the hour-long session, three Bersih committee members were quizzed on the coalition's legality and last Saturday's rally.
'MP with two identities': Police report lodged

'MP with two identities': Police report lodged

A businessman files a police report claiming that Labuan MP Suhaili Abdul Rahman uses two MyKad. The latter, however, denies this.
Police summon Bersih leaders to meeting

Police summon Bersih leaders to meeting

The four have a 'date' with the Commercial Crimes Department tomorrow over a police report made against them.
Gov't subsidies revamp studies underway

Gov't subsidies revamp studies underway

However, Deputy Finance Minister II Awang Adek Hussin could not give any indication as to when the subsidy restructuring will take place.
Police report: Appointment with cops put off again

Police report: Appointment with cops put off again

This is the second postponement of the scheduled meeting between Bersih committee members and the Commercial Crimes Department.
Perjury conviction: Azmin cleared

Perjury conviction: Azmin cleared

updated version The Kuala Lumpur High Court quashes the perjury conviction and the 18-month jail sentence imposed on PKR vice-president Mohd Azmin Ali in 1999.
Be ready to boycott judiciary, lawyers told

Be ready to boycott judiciary, lawyers told

14th Law Conference Emotions ran high as lawyers pondered bolder measures to force a judiciary-wide clean-up. This will be the Bar's top agenda at its EGM on Nov 22.