In Part 1, we examined why the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award continues to raise legitimate legal questions. In Part 2, we shift the focus to a more fundamental issue: how Malaysia should advance its own interests in the South China Sea. From the historical legacy of the "Malayan Sea" to recent developments at Pulau Layang-Layang, Lawyer Nor Hisham Mohd Nor argues that Malaysia must articulate a distinctly Malaysian narrative rooted in sovereignty, history and national interest.
The Court of Appeal has fixed timelines for Rosmah Mansor’s application to adduce fresh evidence in her solar hybrid project appeal, with the motion tentatively set to be heard on 1 September — the date previously reserved for the start of her substantive appeal.
Sabah and Sarawak, always against Anwar Ibrahim, would probably find it difficult accepting another Decree by Agong on the prime ministership if the incumbent remains in the saddle!
All other narratives on Najib in the media, social media and court of public perception, remains unmitigated vilification of the former Prime Minister, based not on the rule of law, the basis of the Constitution.
Mahathir, in alleging that Sultan handed over power to the British, glossed over the colonial administration elevating river mouth dwelling toll collectors in Malaya as territorial rulers recognised by the English crown!
In the wake of the global pandemic, political and economic instability, the crucial GE15 can be referred to as The Stepmother of All Malaysian Elections due to the number of breakaway parties
Except for the Barisan Nasional (BN) Concept, it's unlikely that the Manifesto of other parties in the fray for GE15 would be dramatically different from that announced by Pakatan Harapan (PH)!
High Court Ruling against Rosmah noted 'political contribution' mentioned, did not explore status of contract . . . whether valid and/or fraudulent project!
It's not...
High Court of Borneo recognises Sulu heirs, cured defect, in 1939!
The Sulu heirs, in seeking compensation in Arbitration for alleged Breach, will end the...
The sacked Kayveas from MyPPP unlawfully announced the party would field candidates in Peninsular Malaysia from GE15
Former People's Progressive Party (MyPPP) President M. Kayveas...
Cosmetic touches now and then don't resolve numerous complaints for years on law and lawyers in Malaysia!
De Facto Law Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar's...
New round of musical chairs being planned before GE15, indeed, political conspiracy may not pan out
Umno vice-president Ismail Sabri, increasingly seen as the worst...