In Malaysia, the phrases "kangaroo court" and "hanging judge" have taken on a chilling significance in the wake of controversial legal proceedings involving former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Penghakiman terhadap mantan Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Razak menimbulkan persoalan serius sama ada keadilan sedang dilaksanakan secara seimbang, atau telah berubah menjadi hukuman yang bersifat menghukum secara berlebihan hingga menyerupai penghinaan awam.
Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s response to the authorities’ press statement goes beyond defending Najib Razak. It underscores wider concerns about constitutional rights, judicial independence, and Malaysia’s global credibility at a time when political pressures risk shaping public perception of justice.
The controversy surrounding the Royal Addendum that allows Najib Razak to serve his remaining prison sentence at home raises questions about the role of the King’s decrees and whether certain government officials are undermining Royal authority.
Dr. Haezreena Begum binti Abdul Hamid, a criminologist and Deputy Dean at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, advocates for viewing terrorism strictly as a criminal act, devoid of religious or ideological connotations. She emphasizes that rehabilitation programs should target the criminal behavior and psychological tendencies of individuals involved in terrorism, ensuring they no longer pose a threat to society. By recognizing terrorism as a crime, we foster a more accurate and just approach to combating this global issue.
The year 2024 didn't even begin with great promise, it just continued to drag it's heavy rear through mud and gravel and delivered exactly what it it promised: Another 365 days of mediocrity and annoying events….
Amer Hamzah Arshad, one of the lawyers defending Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, explores the legal arguments behind the recent acquittal on 17 charges of money laundering. The article outlines key legal issues, including the flawed nature of the charges and the lack of identifiable unlawful proceeds.
Former Singapore Prime Minister LKY had formula, based on ruthless 'heads must fall' approach, for greater efficiency, leaders in Japan would commit hara-kiri (ritual suicide by disembowelment) if they ‘bring shame to the Company, people and the nation’!
Malaysia, taking the cue from the Singapore Separation Act 1965, can end US$15b Award of the Sulu Heirs by granting independence for Sabah, Sarawak free by default!
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, based on the three Mantra -- 'Najib curi duit', 'Najib curi duit kerajaan' and 'Najib curi duit rakyat' -- should have filed civil action after GE14. It didn't happen!
English, Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Malaysia, Definition of Malay by 'form of identity', and redundant clauses in the Constitution, must be depoliticised once and for all!
AI (Artificial Intelligence) sees the need for deep reforms in the legal system in Malaysia and notes the importance of various issues including Agong's...
The true story on 1MDB somewhere between former Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak's Sworn Statement from the Dock and cross examination of witnesses! The case will haunt future governments in Malaysia as there’s no proof that the rule of law, the basis of the Constitution, was upheld in High Court Judge Dato’ Collin Lawrence Sequerah’s ruling that prima facie case had been made out against Najib.