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Court of Appeal upholds vernacular schools' legality

Court of Appeal upholds vernacular schools' legality

UPDATED 12.52PM | Federal Constitution protects existence of vernacular schools, judges rule.
Federal Constitution does not safeguard vernacular schools, court hears

Federal Constitution does not safeguard vernacular schools, court hears

No specific provision spelling out protection for such schools, counsel contends.
Lawyer: Dissenting SRC judgment does not taint majority decision

Lawyer: Dissenting SRC judgment does not taint majority decision

'We can't expect all judges to have the same opinions,' says Haniff Khatri.
Haniff: AG must form special task force over purported leaked judgments

Haniff: AG must form special task force over purported leaked judgments

Extradite Raja Petra Kamarudin to Malaysia to be charged, lawyers say.
Lawyer: Wrong for Dewan Rakyat to bar debate on Sulu-Petronas issue

Lawyer: Wrong for Dewan Rakyat to bar debate on Sulu-Petronas issue

'Sub judice does not apply as case is in a different jurisdiction.'
Lawyer: Why MACC probing names only after submitting as evidence?

Lawyer: Why MACC probing names only after submitting as evidence?

The individuals were mentioned in Ultra Kirana ledger book, says Haniff Khatri.

Lawyer fails to get summary judgment in RM12.5m unpaid fees against Bersatu

Lawyer fails to get summary judgment in RM12.5m unpaid fees against Bersatu

The full trial is scheduled for 2024.
AG urged to form task force on probe involving judge Nazlan

AG urged to form task force on probe involving judge Nazlan

Ensure MACC and police investigation occur concurrently - Haniff.
Lawyer urges MACC to probe Thomas-Tan allegations

Lawyer urges MACC to probe Thomas-Tan allegations

He says everyone involved including cops, prosecutors, whistleblower must be investigated.
Lingering questions on Azam Baki despite SC probe, says lawyer

Lingering questions on Azam Baki despite SC probe, says lawyer

Go on leave while more investigations are conducted, Haniff Khatri tells Azam.

'Speaker erred in dismissing demands to debate flood issue'

'Speaker erred in dismissing demands to debate flood issue'

Lawyer slams Parliament Speaker Azhar Azizan for ignoring MPs' calls.

Lawyer: Malacca snap polls should proceed, no need for emergency

Lawyer: Malacca snap polls should proceed, no need for emergency

Apply strict SOPs and run the election, adds Haniff Khatri.

Lawyers: Remaining in office without majority not an option for PM

Lawyers: Remaining in office without majority not an option for PM

Constitution only stipulates two options - call for polls or resign.

'Minister wrong in saying govt can't force banks to provide loan moratorium'

'Minister wrong in saying govt can't force banks to provide loan moratorium'

The govt merely has to enact an emergency ordinance for the power to do so, says lawyer Haniff Khatri.

Haniff Khatri tells PM to drop Khairuddin, prove integrity

Haniff Khatri tells PM to drop Khairuddin, prove integrity

Failing to do so will mean that Muhyiddin is merely indulging in empty talk, the lawyer adds.

Dr M distances himself from lawyer's role in Anwar's pardon case

Dr M distances himself from lawyer's role in Anwar's pardon case

His office says ex-premier has nothing to do with Haniff Khatri's decision.

Finas Act meant for filmmaking, not social media - lawyer tells minister

Finas Act meant for filmmaking, not social media - lawyer tells minister

This is after Saifuddin Abdullah says a Finas licence is needed for all filming including personal social media.
'Complete undersea tunnel project probe, explain AGC's decision within reasonable time'

'Complete undersea tunnel project probe, explain AGC's decision within reasonable time'

Lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla also says authorities must behave professionally, regardless of which political belief or government is involved.

Lawyer questions the silence of police over report against MACC

Lawyer questions the silence of police over report against MACC

This is on the report filed by an aide of Muar MP Syed Saddiq on harassment by the anti-graft agency officers while questioned as a witness.

Mahathir appeals membership nullification with ROS, Bersatu

Mahathir appeals membership nullification with ROS, Bersatu

His lawyer Haniff Khatri said appeal letters have been sent
Termination letters issued to Dr M and others invalid, says lawyer Haniff

Termination letters issued to Dr M and others invalid, says lawyer Haniff

They were issued by an organising secretary who has no standing in the party's constitution, he said.
Haniff Khatri questions reappointment of Umno man into Perda's board

Haniff Khatri questions reappointment of Umno man into Perda's board

Penang Umno deputy chief Shaik Hussein Mydin is facing two suits dating back to his previous post as Perda deputy chairperson.

Act or face consequences - Bersatu grassroots warn disciplinary head

Act or face consequences - Bersatu grassroots warn disciplinary head

The two groups want him to act on their complaints or a complaint will be filed with the ROS.
Validity of May 18 sitting can be challenged in court - lawyer

Validity of May 18 sitting can be challenged in court - lawyer

Haniff Khatri Abdulla claims that a Dewan Rakyat sitting without any debates and discussions does not constitute a proper session.