The opening week of the 1MDB Civil Trial has evolved into more than a dispute over who should bear responsibility for losses allegedly suffered by 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). While the defence has questioned the basis of the RM24 billion claim in light of substantial recoveries, cross-examination of investigator Richard Templeman, challenges to the reliability of board minutes and objections to portions of Tony Pua's witness statement have placed the evidential foundation of the plaintiffs' case under scrutiny.
When her autistic son disappeared for several agonising hours, New Malaysia Herald Editor-in-Chief Datin Hasnah Abdul Rahman was reminded that there are no simple solutions when caring for autistic adults. In this personal reflection, she shares why well-intentioned advice often falls short and why Malaysia must move beyond awareness towards genuine understanding, compassion and inclusion.
The Najib income tax case in the court of law, initiated by Mahathir ventilating ignorance, was also tainted by procedural unfairness and non-compliance with the Specific Relief Act 1950, among others!
Originating Summons, clearly not remedy in law, may be persuasive authority as Declaration, but not needed on Pardon for former Prime Minister Najib!
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Agong can act on Pardon for former Prime Minister Najib Razak, with or without advice from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and without giving reasons!
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If media degenerates into sensationalism based on click baits on court cases, the public perceptions built up by the 'false' narrative may mislead the...
Condo raid for 'smoking gun' backfired, failed spectacularly in court on public perception game, but the damage has been done in 'victimising' Najib and...
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)!
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!