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Punjab's provincial government has appointed legal professional Irfan Sadiq Tarar as Prosecutor General for a three-year term, filling a vacancy created when his predecessor was elevated to the bench.
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 Attorney General's Chambers will conduct an immediate review of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Lembaga Tabung Haji's operations, examining whether findings warrant criminal prosecution of individuals involved in the pilgrimage fund's management.
A Malaysian court has determined that the death of Bung Moktar Radin and subsequent withdrawal of charges against him have fatally undermined the prosecution's case against Zizie Izette Ahmad Tun Mahathir on abetment grounds.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed constitutional amendments to bolster Parliament's oversight of Public Prosecutor appointments, separating the role from the Attorney General to strengthen judicial independence and institutional accountability.