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Kelantan will introduce the Syariah Offences (Kelantan) Bill 2026 at next week's state assembly sitting, replacing provisions struck down by the Federal Court in February 2024 over jurisdiction concerns.
A Federal Court judge has censured the legal representatives of Datuk Seri Najib Razak for submitting an adjournment application at the eleventh hour in his RM1.9 million civil dispute with former attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas.
The Federal Court has rejected Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's attempt to challenge a judge's decision to recuse himself from her solar hybrid graft trial, clearing the way for the case to proceed with a new judicial officer.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has exhausted her legal options after the Federal Court refused to review its earlier decision denying her request to disqualify the judge who convicted her in the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project corruption case.
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Malaysia's Federal Court ruling permitting Resident Associations to impose access restrictions on non-paying homeowners has sparked concerns about property rights, legal certainty, and whether committees should wield such enforcement powers.
Actress and singer Bella Astillah has called for public prayers ahead of the Federal Court's ruling on the prosecution's appeal against Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal in a corruption case.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Syed Saddiq, reversing his earlier corruption and money laundering convictions in a contentious split ruling that concludes his lengthy legal ordeal.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman will undertake a 170km run from Putrajaya to Muar following the Federal Court's decision to uphold his acquittal on money laundering charges.
The Federal Court's bench chairman has defended a recent postponement caused by a judge's illness, characterizing the delay as routine and asking the public to understand the circumstances.
The Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in a majority decision, ending his years-long legal battle over charges involving criminal breach of trust and money laundering connected to Armada funds.
The Federal Court has upheld a previous appellate finding that a key prosecution witness in the Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman corruption trial may have experienced improper pressure from MACC investigators during the investigation phase.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in a 2-1 majority decision, finding the prosecution failed to establish essential elements of criminal charges related to Armada funds.
Malaysia's prosecution has accepted the Federal Court's judgment upholding the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on corruption charges, marking the conclusion of a significant legal battle.
Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq has been acquitted of all charges in a six-year legal battle. The Federal Court upheld his acquittal on charges related to Armada funds, with the politician vowing to strengthen Malaysia's justice institutions.
In a tightly divided 2-1 ruling, Malaysia's Federal Court has acquitted Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman of all charges. The three judges delivered separate judgments at the Putrajaya hearing, with the majority finding in favour of the former minister.
The Federal Court has upheld politician Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal on charges of criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and money laundering involving Bersatu Youth funds, effectively ending the prosecution's case.
The Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on corruption charges, allowing him to move forward with his wedding plans to Bella Astillah.
The Federal Court has upheld politician Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal on four corruption-related charges, bringing closure to a lengthy legal battle that has dominated Malaysian political discourse for years.
The Federal Court has adjourned after two of three judges hearing Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's appeal delivered conflicting rulings, leaving the deciding voice to the remaining judge.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq served nasi lemak and lempeng to journalists and supporters at the Palace of Justice following the Federal Court's decision on his corruption-related charges.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman attended the Palace of Justice for a significant Federal Court ruling on misconduct allegations. The proceeding marks a pivotal moment in his political career and legal battle.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman presented a confident demeanour as he arrived at the Palace of Justice for a critical Federal Court hearing that will determine whether his conviction on four corruption-related charges stands.
Actress and singer Bella Astillah has made an emotional appeal to the public ahead of the Federal Court's decision on the prosecution's appeal against Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal on four corruption-related charges.
The High Court has postponed the Malaysian Bar's legal challenge to the discharge not amounting to acquittal granted to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, pending his forthcoming Federal Court appeal scheduled for October.
The Federal Court has rejected a former Patimas director's final attempt to overturn his conviction in a high-profile RM1.2 million insider trading case, closing a chapter in a prolonged legal battle spanning multiple court levels.
The Federal Court has postponed its decision on whether to reinstate corruption convictions against Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, deferring judgment to July 13. The delay has left the Pakatan Harapan politician visibly frustrated.
Malaysia's Federal Court has delayed its ruling on the prosecution's appeal against Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal in a corruption case until July 13, keeping his political future in limbo.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq appeared at the Federal Court as judges prepared to decide whether to reinstate his conviction on corruption-related charges, including a seven-year prison term and substantial fine.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman faces the Federal Court's final verdict today, concluding a lengthy six-year legal battle centred on corruption allegations that has dominated his political career.
Singer-actress Bella Astillah, fiancée of Muar MP Syed Saddiq, called for prayers as she arrived at Putrajaya's Palace of Justice for his Federal Court appeal hearing.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman will discover tomorrow whether he avoids imprisonment when Malaysia's highest court delivers its final decision on his corruption-related charges.