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Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in a 2-1 majority decision, finding the prosecution failed to establish essential elements of criminal charges related to Armada youth movement funds.
In a dramatic 2-1 decision at the Federal Court in Putrajaya, former minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has been acquitted of all charges. The three-judge panel delivered separate judgments before the majority ruling secured his freedom.
A Malaysian court has spared an odd-job worker from a potential 30-year prison sentence after his defence lawyer presented evidence that the raiding officer compiled a second report concerning another suspect without updating the original case file.
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Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has issued a formal warning against the disclosure of children's identities on digital platforms, following a recent viral school incident. Violations carry penalties of up to RM10,000 or five years imprisonment.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld a RM84.64 million fraud ruling against former Protasco directors, setting important legal precedent on how courts deliver judgments through oral and written proceedings.
Malaysia's anti-corruption body is actively seeking Choo Lee Peng to provide assistance in an ongoing investigation centred on allegations of wilful deception perpetrated by an agent against a principal.
Najib Razak's legal team contends that declaring him bankrupt would undermine his ability to pursue tax appeals, as government receivership would supersede his personal financial authority.
A Penang magistrate's court has rejected a police remand application for four suspects, including a woman, who were detained over illicit World Cup football betting activities, marking a setback in the investigation.
A Malaysian judge has ruled that the courts are not the appropriate forum for challenging the attorney-general's decision to prosecute, saying civil suits cannot be used to dispute prosecutorial discretion.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has cautioned prosecutors against pursuing multiple cases stemming from identical investigations, warning that such practices could undermine public confidence in the justice system.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt by Lim Guan Eng and a businesswoman to overturn charges, ordering them to stand trial on graft-related allegations stemming from their Penang dealings.
Malaysia plans to increase maximum traffic compounds from current levels to RM500 for over 700 road offences through amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987, pending parliamentary approval.
An Ipoh woman charged with using criminal force against Perak's Sultan Nazrin Shah during a 2023 National Day celebration will enter her plea on July 1, the Magistrate's Court has confirmed.
A senior member of Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia entered a not guilty plea in Shah Alam Sessions Court to 158 charges alleging abuse of position for gratification valued at RM98.3 million across five years.