Malaysian officials run into N. Korean’s diplomatic immunity

Malaysia’s Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar (3rd from right) speaks in front of the details of one of the suspects Hyon Kwang-song as Selangor Police Chief Datuk Seri Abdul Samah Mat (2nd from right) listens during a press conference at the Bukit Aman national police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. AP By AP – February 27,...

World’s 2 most intriguing mysteries have 1 thing in common: Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Two of the world’s most intriguing mysteries are in the hands of Malaysian investigators. Will they ever find all the answers to either? One of them – the fatal poisoning of the half-brother of North Korea’s ruler with a banned nerve agent – happened long after the other – Malaysia Airlines Flight 370,...

Malaysian officials run into N. Korean’s diplomatic immunity

TOKYO (AP) – Malaysian police investigating the killing of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s estranged half brother believe they know somebody who might help them solve one of the most bizarre murder mysteries they have ever faced. They know his name, his nationality and have a pretty good idea where he’s holed up. The...

Lawyer: Police duty bound to probe RM9.5 million bank transfer

Asking whether police have classified the case under ‘seizable’ or ‘non-seizable’ offence, lawyer S N Nair says the IGP cannot simply state he won’t investigate the case. PETALING JAYA: Police must clarify whether they have classified reports lodged following an allegation that an ad-hoc prosecutor received RM9.5 million from the prime minister’s personal bank account,...

‘M’sia can’t be penalised for refusing aid to Swiss in 1MDB probe’

However, it is diplomatically not correct because there is a mutual government to government treaty, says lawyer. PETALING JAYA: Malaysia cannot be penalised for refusing assistance to Switzerland under the mutual legal assistance (MLA) into a probe over 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Lawyer S N Nair said the MLA was a private treaty between two...

Media’s praise of lawyers is not professional misconduct

Recent Federal Court ruling clarifies boundaries that a counsel has to observe in order not to breach rules on publicity under the legal profession, says S N Nair. KUALA LUMPUR: A Federal Court ruling appears to suggest that lawyers cannot be faulted if the media make laudatory remarks, heap praise for their expertise and experience...

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...

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...