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Contempt bid will reflect negatively on judiciary, AG told

Contempt bid will reflect negatively on judiciary, AG told

Eric Paulsen wants Tommy Thomas to reconsider his move to cite Arun Kasi for contempt proceedings.

'Vicious lies' – AG rues anti-Islam allegation, police report lodged

'Vicious lies' – AG rues anti-Islam allegation, police report lodged

Thomas wants police to investigate the claim which is circulating on social media.

No disruption to ongoing court cases despite RCI

No disruption to ongoing court cases despite RCI

UPDATED 3.36PM | The AG says any request for postponement must be made 'the ordinary way'.

Lawyers for ex-EC members oppose follow-up tribunal hearing

Lawyers for ex-EC members oppose follow-up tribunal hearing

They are set to file a preliminary objection against the Feb 28 sitting to hear the AG's oral submission.

AG to ask COA president to expedite Najib's appeal hearing

AG to ask COA president to expedite Najib's appeal hearing

This comes after COA grants stay of ex-PM's SRC International trial pending the appeal.

Najib's appeal, stay bid may delay trial scheduled for Tuesday

Najib's appeal, stay bid may delay trial scheduled for Tuesday

This comes after the AG earlier today withdrew his certificate to transfer the charges to the High Court.

Following AG's application, Najib discharged over three charges

Following AG's application, Najib discharged over three charges

UPDATED 3.46PM | Tommy Thomas says the move is to assist the court and not to burden the judge.

Yoursay: Conflicting tribunal views do not equal 'constitutional crisis'

Yoursay: Conflicting tribunal views do not equal 'constitutional crisis'

YOURSAY | 'Just because a lawyer was appointed by the AG doesn't mean they must share the same view.'
DAP MP wants AG to ensure ex-EC chief faces tribunal

DAP MP wants AG to ensure ex-EC chief faces tribunal

Khoo Poay Tiong is surprised that Hashim Abdullah is not included.

Apologise over 'shameful' tribunal for ex-EC commissioners, lawyer tells AG

Apologise over 'shameful' tribunal for ex-EC commissioners, lawyer tells AG

UPDATED 7.45PM | Haniff Khatri Abdulla cites the conflicting stance of Tommy Thomas and a lawyer he appointed for the matter.
Tribunal for ex-EC members not academic, AG says

Tribunal for ex-EC members not academic, AG says

He accuses the six of deliberately resigning before proceedings, and notes that their pensions could be affected.

Umno Youth wants 'dancing pair' AG, CJ to break their silence

Umno Youth wants 'dancing pair' AG, CJ to break their silence

The wing's chief says the question of whether the code of ethics has been violated must be addressed.

Yoursay: Dancing AG and judiciary – look at the context

Yoursay: Dancing AG and judiciary – look at the context

YOURSAY | ‘It is somewhat ridiculous to hold that breaking bread together is acceptable, but not breaking into dance.’
Dance controversy: Not morals, but of separation of powers, says KJ

Dance controversy: Not morals, but of separation of powers, says KJ

'No problem attending an event, but we must avoid actions which could invite negative speculation.'

Critics of dance at gala don't understand East M'sia - S'wak law group

Critics of dance at gala don't understand East M'sia - S'wak law group

AAS expresses its disappointment that the occasion, reflective of East M'sian hospitality, has been politicised.

It was only one song, says minister on dancing video with CJ, AG

It was only one song, says minister on dancing video with CJ, AG

Liew, however, refuses to comment on the separation of powers between the judiciary and executive.

Deputy law minister puzzled by fuss over dancing CJ

Deputy law minister puzzled by fuss over dancing CJ

UPDATED 2.47PM | However, Hanipa Maidin stresses that critics are entitled to express their opinions.

Umno Youth cries foul over CJ, AG seen dancing in a video

Umno Youth cries foul over CJ, AG seen dancing in a video

Their conduct is an embarrassment to the judiciary, says its chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
Altantuya's family wants police statements on murder probe made public

Altantuya's family wants police statements on murder probe made public

This includes the statement of Musa Safri, the aide-de-camp to then DPM, Najib. 

AG calls on legal practitioners to embark on new journey to promote justice

AG calls on legal practitioners to embark on new journey to promote justice

He laments that the administration of justice has not been immune from the cancer of corruption.
'No money': Orang Asli plead with AG to cancel RM9k legal costs

'No money': Orang Asli plead with AG to cancel RM9k legal costs

Activists say they opposed the Telom Dam in Kuala Lipis not for profit, but to protect their land.

Survey finds Malays more receptive to Guan Eng, but not AG and CJ

Survey finds Malays more receptive to Guan Eng, but not AG and CJ

They fear the appointments of non-Malays to the posts could potentially threaten Malay special rights.

Report: AG to sue Goldman Sachs for US$4.5b

Report: AG to sue Goldman Sachs for US$4.5b

Papers will be filed at a US court, says the report quoting 'official' sources.

Gobind Singh to meet AG over Fahmi Reza's conviction

Gobind Singh to meet AG over Fahmi Reza's conviction

His conviction for publishing a satirical caricature of the ex-PM was upheld by the courts.