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A High Court judge has clarified that lower courts cannot unilaterally dismiss criminal charges on grounds of prejudice or abuse of process, reinforcing the prosecutor's exclusive authority in such matters.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court's decision to suspend enforcement of a RM37 million judgment against the government in the Pastor Koh matter, rejecting the family's bid to accelerate payment.
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.
Malaysian authorities have arrested twelve police officers, including senior-ranking officials, over allegations of extorting RM2 million from a Chinese national. The arrests underscore growing concerns about institutional corruption within the force.
The widow of delivery rider Amirul Hafiz Omar, killed in a March incident involving a drug-impaired driver in Klang, will file a RM1 million civil suit in August pending legal documentation.
Police have remanded a 52-year-old man for two days in connection with alleged insulting remarks made against the Negri Sembilan royal institution on social media platforms, marking another case involving online speech and monarchy-related sensitivities.
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.
Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers has ordered a public inquest into the deaths of three men shot in Durian Tunggal, Melaka last November, signalling commitment to transparent investigation of the controversial incident.
Malaysia's upper house has approved the Cyber Security Bill 2026, a comprehensive legislative overhaul replacing the 27-year-old Computer Crimes Act 1997. The new framework aims to address modern cyber threats while maintaining international cooperation standards.
Two brothers and a woman have been charged at Batu Pahat magistrate's court with trafficking MDMA-laced vape liquid and possessing ketamine. The trio faces serious drug trafficking charges that could carry capital punishment under Malaysian law.
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.
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.
Four individuals, among them two siblings, have entered not guilty pleas to charges of operating an online gambling centre in Sungai Petani, signalling a contested case before the court.
A 69-year-old former federal judge has been admitted to practise as an advocate and solicitor at the High Court of Malaya, marking the beginning of a second career in law three years after his retirement from the judiciary.
Malaysia's government is revising Section 97 of the Child Act 2001 to establish fixed detention periods for child offenders, addressing concerns about indefinite imprisonment while balancing victim justice and rehabilitation.
Malaysia's government is undertaking a major review of cybercrime victim protections, with plans to examine stricter penalties for offenders and mechanisms allowing victims to recover lost funds through banks.
A customs officer has claimed trial to charges of receiving RM15,000 from a 50-year-old suspect to discontinue an investigation. The alleged incident occurred in June, raising fresh concerns about corruption within Malaysia's enforcement agencies.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has emphasised the urgency of the Cybercrimes Bill 2026, arguing that existing legislation has become inadequate against increasingly sophisticated digital threats facing the nation.
Malaysia's parliament has approved an amendment allowing prosecution of child sexual offences committed overseas, closing a legal loophole that previously protected offenders with Malaysian connections who operated internationally.
A Sessions Court in Kuantan has ordered former Temerloh district police chief Mohd Azhar Mohd Yusoff to defend himself against 46 corruption charges involving RM69,600 in alleged bribes accepted between 2019 and 2023.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that moves to enhance Malaysia's Syariah court system will not undermine non-Muslims' constitutional rights to worship freely, addressing growing national debate.