The new labour package would incorporate direct migrant labour recruitment, and formally recognise the stateless in Sabah, as providing direct 'migrant' workers!
Delays in issuing written grounds of judgment are not uncommon in complex cases. But when such delays extend well beyond established timelines, do they begin to affect an accused person’s ability to exercise a meaningful right of appeal?
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.
The Royal Pardon is not about erasing guilt or defying the courts, but about mercy. The rejection of the King’s Addendum raises troubling questions about the Agong’s constitutional role, the silence of the Rulers, and UMNO’s place in a unity government that now appears comfortable celebrating humiliation.
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’!