Analysis

South China Sea Arbitration: 10 Years On, Why Malaysians Should Revisit The Legal Questions

As the tenth anniversary of the South China Sea arbitral award approaches, renewed efforts are underway to portray the ruling as the definitive legal framework for resolving disputes in the South China Sea. Some governments, advocacy groups and foreign policy commentators are expected to use the anniversary to reinforce a particular narrative about the dispute and its implications for the region. Yet, before Malaysians accept such narratives at face value, it is worth revisiting the legal questions that continue to surround the award ten years after it was issued. Lawyer Nor Hisham Mohd Nor writes in Part 1.

Tourism Malaysia, Dorsett Perkukuh Pelancongan Domestik Pada Ketidaktentuan Global

Kempen "Jom Cuti! Bersama Wira & Manja" memperkenalkan pengalaman penginapan bertemakan hidupan liar Malaysia serta pakej mesra keluarga bagi menggalakkan rakyat meneroka destinasi tempatan
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1MDB On Political Donation: Court Is Not Right, Proper Forum

The court, as evident from 1MDB charges, has degenerated into alleged "abuse of power", based on bits and pieces, on prerogative and discretionary powers of government and management!

Malaysian Films And The Quest For Quality

The box-office success of Mat Kilau is great, but is Malaysia all about producing racing and silat films? Veteran filmmaker and film history buff Anwardi Jamil weighs in his views on what it takes to bring our films to the global arena, without having to ruffle the Hollywood popcorn-fare feathers.

AG ‘Caught With Pants Down’ On Judge Nazlan Probe

The AG should be sacked as well for political cases filed by two previous gov'ts and for having a brother as Speaker!

Ex-AG Tommy Thomas’ Day In Court On Law In Malaysia

There’s grave cause for public concern on reported 19 problem areas in Tommy Thomas' memoirs, ‘My Story: Justice in the Wilderness’ on law!

If RM Declines Further, Bank Negara Chief Must Be Sacked, Like Anwar

Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim was sacked in 1998 when he failed to crack down on local speculators in RM, Bank Negara Chief making the same mistake!

Court May Have Exercised ‘Maximum Restraint’ In Zahid’s VLN Case

After Najib and Rosmah, the court could not risk acting with impunity and Ruling against Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi! Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi...

CJ Stirs ‘Hornets Nest’ On Najib In Jail, SRC Conviction

The 'conviction' of former Premier Najib Razak on RM42m SRC International case could not have been 'perfected in law' It can be recalled that...

Fear Drives Unkind, Unrelenting Media Attacks On Rosmah

Rosmah, like others, may see happier times if former Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak beats the odds and regains leadership role! Online news portal subscribers,...

DAP’s Kit Siang Should Push For RCI On 1MDB

The public has the right to know the entire story of 1MDB's 'failure' & DAP's say on it DAP's Lim Kit Siang should be at...

Ex-Chief Justice Mistaken On Pardon for Najib

Mahathir wasn't 'wrong' on Pardon for Anwar Ibrahim outside Pardons Board! There are some liberating moments in former Chief Justice Abdul Hamid Mohamad's take, in...

Five RCI On Najib For Closure & Speaking Truth To Power

The RCI on SRC would be quicker while that on Judge Nazlan can be completed in 14 days i.e. before GE15 Five separate Royal Commission...

Najib In Jail Without Conviction Being ‘Perfected In Law’!

Ex-PM Najib, as 'political prisoner', should be under house arrest The Federal Court did not allow lawyer Hisyam Teh, after he was not given an...