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Be bold, declare 28-day detention under Sosma unlawful - lawyer urges court

Be bold, declare 28-day detention under Sosma unlawful - lawyer urges court

S Selvam argues the court should correct the situation and not allow ungazetted provision to function. 
LTTE bail bid: Sympathy for civil war victims not a security offence

LTTE bail bid: Sympathy for civil war victims not a security offence

This is the crux of businessperson B Subramaniam's application for bail in his terrorism case.
Defence White Paper passed, gov't agrees to amend reference to 'LTTE 12'

Defence White Paper passed, gov't agrees to amend reference to 'LTTE 12'

PARLIAMENT | Mat Sabu also reveals government's commitment to fund plans and projects outlined in the white paper.

Court sets tomorrow to hear objection over legal challenge against Sosma

Court sets tomorrow to hear objection over legal challenge against Sosma

The prosecution contends the legal challenge should be dismissed, as the issue had been decided at the Shah Alam High Court.

Dr M: Voters can evaluate Harapan during GE15

Dr M: Voters can evaluate Harapan during GE15

A lot of promises we made requires five years to fulfil, says prime minister. 

Nazi-salute, Chin Peng’s ashes, reap what you sow

Nazi-salute, Chin Peng’s ashes, reap what you sow

COMMENT | The complex non-Malay narrative is simplified for political purposes.

LFL urges AG, gov’t not to appeal LTTE-linked bail hearing decision

LFL urges AG, gov’t not to appeal LTTE-linked bail hearing decision

Today's verdict upheld the separation of powers between the judiciary, executive and legislature - LFL president Melissa Sasidaran.

LTTE case: Court allows Gadek rep's bid for bail hearing

LTTE case: Court allows Gadek rep's bid for bail hearing

UPDATED 1.40PM | The judge ruled that Section 13 of Sosma, which prohibited courts from granting bail in security offences cases, violates the separation of power.

Charles sees no reason to apologise to Zakir Naik

Charles sees no reason to apologise to Zakir Naik

Zakir claims that the Klang MP's remarks caused him to suffer humiliation and ridicule.

Dec 12 for mention of LTTE cases of Arivainthan and Balamurugan

Dec 12 for mention of LTTE cases of Arivainthan and Balamurugan

Sessions Court set the date after counsel for the two asked for the process to be sped up, upon the court being told the investigations have not been completed.
Apologise or be sued - Zakir Naik's 48hr ultimatum to DAP MP

Apologise or be sued - Zakir Naik's 48hr ultimatum to DAP MP

Charles Santiago is slapped with a legal notice for linking LTTE arrests to the Muslim preacher.

Deputy minister: Decision to charge 'LTTE 12' made when AG was abroad

Deputy minister: Decision to charge 'LTTE 12' made when AG was abroad

'If the authority to prosecute is already signed, it is hard to retract because there is backlash,' says Sivarasa Rasiah.

Unfair to compare Yazid Sufaat to LTTE suspects - Yazid’s lawyers

Unfair to compare Yazid Sufaat to LTTE suspects - Yazid’s lawyers

His lawyers say charges against Yazid have never been proven as he was detained without trial.

Citing Najib as example, Malacca CM dismisses call for Saminathan to resign

Citing Najib as example, Malacca CM dismisses call for Saminathan to resign

UPDATED 7.20PM | He says those not proven guilty deserve justice too.

Double standard could land M'sia on US terror watch list

Double standard could land M'sia on US terror watch list

COMMENT | If we don't want to go down in history as a one-term gov't, then Harapan must repeal Sosma immediately.

Suhakam to probe complaints of cops intimidating families of LTTE-linked suspects

Suhakam to probe complaints of cops intimidating families of LTTE-linked suspects

Suaram sends a memorandum to Suhakam today highlighting the threats and acts of intimidation.

Lawmaker: No bail for Sosma 12, 'red carpet' for IS members

Lawmaker: No bail for Sosma 12, 'red carpet' for IS members

Charles Santiago reiterates his call for the repeal of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.

Court denies despatch rider bail for LTTE-linked items

Court denies despatch rider bail for LTTE-linked items

Judge turns down application based on public interest, national security. 

In tears, LTTE accused's mom asks why only daughter questioned by cops

In tears, LTTE accused's mom asks why only daughter questioned by cops

The sister of a detainee charged for supporting the LTTE movement was questioned by Bukit Aman police officers last night.

LTTE-linked DAP rep sends letter to AG seeking bail

LTTE-linked DAP rep sends letter to AG seeking bail

'I was made to understand that Tommy Thomas needs time to consider the representation,' says Ramkarpal.

Lawyers fear 12 charged for LTTE links will not receive fair trial

Lawyers fear 12 charged for LTTE links will not receive fair trial

For terrorism-related offences, the trial is governed by Sosma, which is different from a normal criminal trial, say lawyers.
Court orders probe into ill-treatment of accused in LTTE case

Court orders probe into ill-treatment of accused in LTTE case

Court sets Dec 5, 6 to examine allegations that Sungai Buloh Prison officials mistreated two men charged with terror links.

Lawyer in cops' crosshairs over LTTE suspects 'tortured' claim cries foul

Lawyer in cops' crosshairs over LTTE suspects 'tortured' claim cries foul

S Selvam says if police are investigating him, he will not be able to represent his clients effectively.

Protest staged in London over LTTE-related arrests in Malaysia

Protest staged in London over LTTE-related arrests in Malaysia

Nearly 100 Tamils gather in Belgrave Square to voice their objections to the arrests of 12 people by police.