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Nine prosecution witnesses for first day of Najib's trial

Nine prosecution witnesses for first day of Najib's trial

He will be the first former PM in the nation's history to find himself in the dock of a court.

Apex court will determine on Malay reserve land issue in Kedah

Apex court will determine on Malay reserve land issue in Kedah

This comes after Federal Court grants Affin Bank leave to appeal against a Court of Appeal decision.

Courts hand out longer jail terms for terror offences

Courts hand out longer jail terms for terror offences

YEARENDER | Beginning 2016, courts have enhanced substantively the sentences of people aiding militant groups.

Kevin Morais murder trial to commence tomorrow

Kevin Morais murder trial to commence tomorrow

Seven men, including a doctor, are charged with murdering and abetting the murder of the DPP.
Lawsuit by Ghafar Baba’s ex-wife to go to full trial

Lawsuit by Ghafar Baba’s ex-wife to go to full trial

D Heryati Abdul Rahim is claiming RM1m damages from Lau and his wife, Mary Lee.
Appeals Court directs NFC chief to answer CBT charges

Appeals Court directs NFC chief to answer CBT charges

Mohamad Salleh’s appeal to strike out the two CBT charges is dismissed.

Discuss ‘divorce before convert’ with ulama

Discuss ‘divorce before convert’ with ulama

‘Decision should not be made hastily because it will affect existing cases.’
Lawyer: Jakim can sue Eric Paulsen for libel

Lawyer: Jakim can sue Eric Paulsen for libel

Senior lawyer Mohd Hafarizam Harun says it could serve as a lesson.
No date set yet for Anwar's judgment, says CJ

No date set yet for Anwar's judgment, says CJ

'We are still reading the submissions. Give us room to prepare it,' says Arifin Zakaria.
Novelist gets RM50k in damages in defamation case

Novelist gets RM50k in damages in defamation case

The court made the ruling after hearing evidence on assessment of damages.
Lawyers: Diplomat can't be tried in Malaysian court

Lawyers: Diplomat can't be tried in Malaysian court

The offences committed by the officer do not apply in this case.
Federal Court: No need to call witnesses in oil royalty suit

Federal Court: No need to call witnesses in oil royalty suit

The suit will be remitted to the Kuala Lumpur High Court to be disposed of.
Court of Appeal drops charge against Alvivi

Court of Appeal drops charge against Alvivi

The Court of Appeal ruled that the charge was not applicable to non-Muslims.
AG's Chambers may seek Jamalul Kiram's extradition

AG's Chambers may seek Jamalul Kiram's extradition

The top man in the prosecution office explains that a case must be made against a person before the AGC can decide to take action.
Tiong declines to accede to Ong's preconditions

Tiong declines to accede to Ong's preconditions

With this, the two suits will go for full trial, which has been fixed for five days, beginning July 8, next year.
Court: NSTP copied 'Spell-it-Right' contest concept

Court: NSTP copied 'Spell-it-Right' contest concept

UPDATED 4.35PM Idea for contest aired on TV3 in 2008 from educational firm's concept paper presented to newspaper company in 2005, High Court rules.
Anwar refused to accept subpoena, court told

Anwar refused to accept subpoena, court told

NONE UPDATED 8.05PM The finance company is suing Low Thiam Hoe, in a breach of repayment suit involving RM445mil in loans.
2011 sees courts grappling with constitutional issues

2011 sees courts grappling with constitutional issues

judiciary gavel The UUCA ruling and gender issues such as the late Aleesha Farhana's NRD case have given the courts tough decisions to make.