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Former Prime Minister Najib Razak's legal representatives have questioned the impartiality of investigators into the 1MDB fund movement, citing the timing of the probe's commencement relative to legal proceedings.
A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas has charged ten undocumented migrants, including three women, for immigration violations including overstaying, misusing social visit passes, and illegal entry into Malaysia.
A judicial magistrate in Karachi recorded the formal statement of an American woman alleging sexual assault at her Defence Housing Authority residence. Police have arrested a teenage boy in connection with the incident.
A US federal judge has set June 2027 as the trial date for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug trafficking charges. The case has sparked international controversy over the military seizure and detention methods.
Activist Tamim Dahri has entered a not guilty plea in Langkawi magistrate's court over allegations that he damaged a sacred Hindu religious object in March, with proceedings now expected to continue.
Police in Alor Setar have re-arrested prominent activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak following the expiration of his initial two-day remand period. He is expected to face formal charges in court.
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak will undergo a procedure to remove plaque buildup near a blood vessel, according to an announcement by his wife Rosmah Mansor. The former leader continues managing health concerns while facing ongoing legal proceedings.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is set to undergo a heart procedure, according to confirmation from his legal team. The procedure comes amid ongoing legal proceedings.
A supermarket sales assistant appeared in Shah Alam Magistrate's Court facing a murder charge related to the death of a newborn baby in Subang Jaya, a case that has drawn significant attention to child safety concerns.
A psychiatrist has informed the Kota Kinabalu coroner's court that Noraidah Lamat, mother of deceased Zara Qairina Mahathir, requires emotional and psychological support throughout the inquest process examining her daughter's death.
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.
A trainee educator in Ipoh has denied six counts of sexual assault involving a teenage student. The case raises fresh concerns about safeguarding protocols in Malaysian schools and the vetting procedures for those entering the teaching profession.
Nearly nine years after the ARA San Juan submarine sank in the South Atlantic, Argentina's federal court has convicted the former submarine fleet commander of negligence, sentencing him to three years suspended imprisonment.
South Korea's Supreme Court will broadcast live its verdict Thursday on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's obstruction of justice charges, overruling his legal team's concerns about fair trial rights.
A Kelantan Syariah Lower Court has postponed trial proceedings against 14 men charged with dressing as women following an incident at a Kota Baru apartment complex last year.
A Kelantan court has prosecuted 12 undocumented migrants for illegal entry and overstaying offences. The cases highlight ongoing enforcement challenges along Malaysia's porous borders and the need for stronger immigration compliance.
Najib Razak's lawyer argues that bankruptcy proceedings would render his tax appeal meaningless by placing his finances under government control, as legal challenge to RM1.69 billion claim continues.
A senior citizen appeared before the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court in Melaka facing two separate charges of sexual assault against primary schoolchildren, marking a serious breach of trust within a religious institution.
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.