Remand hearings can be held outside court Remand hearings can be held outside court
It is not feasible to produce suspects before a magistrate in court during weekends or public holidays due to logistics and security issues, says lawyer. PETALING JAYA: Magistrates have inherent powers to declare any place as a “court” when police produce suspects to be detained for investigations, lawyers said. They said one has to observe…
Forging sworn documents a crime, say lawyers Forging sworn documents a crime, say lawyers
Police should start investigating the perpetrators immediately as there is no need to act only after an official report is made PETALING JAYA: Lawyers, weighing in on the act of forging sworn documents have said it is a criminal offence under the law and that criminal prosecution can be taken against those suspected of doing…
Wrong place for whipping Wrong place for whipping
A criminal lawyer says Judge Ahmad of the Kajang court erred in ordering caning in open court. KUALA LUMPUR: The Kajang Sessions Court gave the country quite a surprise last week when Judge Ahmad Bache ordered the caning of two young men in his court in the presence of members of the public. The two…
Khalid applies to cite ex-MACC chief, AG’s Chambers for contempt
KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim is seeking to initiate contempt proceedings against former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Datuk Seri Ahmad Said Hamdan and the government for defying a court order to publish an apology in two mainstream dailies. The Selangor menteri besar’s lawyer, Sankara Nair, filed an application for leave to…
Court Orders NST To Publish MACC Apology To Khalid
KUALA LUMPUR: The New Straits Times said that they cannot publish an apology by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to the Selangor Menteri Besar over his defamation suit on the front page as it was against their “brand and editorial positioning”. However, the High Court has directed NST to publish the apology within two weeks following an application by MACC…
Ex-MACC chief commissioner tenders open apology to Selangor MB
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) — Selangor Menteri Besar (MB) Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim withdrew his defamation suit against former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Ahmad Said Hamdan after the latter tendered an open apology to him at the High Court here today. In his open apology read in Bahasa Melayu…
Talam debt twisted again Talam debt twisted again
SHAH ALAM: A police report was lodged yesterday against Jaringan Melayu Malaysia (JMM) for defamation against the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) and its subsidiary, Selangor Industrial Corporation Sdn Bhd (SIC). (From left) Ishak, Sankara, a representative from S.N Nair & Partners, Silawati and Zulkefli at the Shah Alam police station in Section…
Court rules DBKL can be challenged over parking agent Court rules DBKL can be challenged over parking agent
However, court disallows application by Teresa Kok and consumer group to challenge increase in parking fees as it falls under KL mayor’s right to set policies. KUALA LUMPUR: An opposition MP and a consumer association have been allowed to challenge Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) decision to appoint a company to collect parking charges. Lawyer…
Jamal Yunos appoints lawyer to respond to Teresa Kok’s suit
The DAP MP will abandon her plans to obtain judgment in default of appearance since the Umno leader will defend the suit, says her lawyer S N Nair PETALING JAYA: Umno leader Jamal Yunos, who is facing a defamation suit from Seputeh MP Teresa Kok over claims she had misused welfare funds, has finally decided…
Court allows suit challenging DBKL parking appointment
The civil lawsuit contends that Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan’s appointment is unlawful and must be quashed. THE High Court has allowed Seputeh MP Teresa Kok and Federal Territory Consumers Association president Mohd Yusof Abdul Rahman to challenge Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s decision to appoint Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan to manage city parking. The duo named Federal…