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A recent Court of Appeal decision has reignited debate over Malaysia's citizenship laws, which deny nationality to children born out of wedlock to Malaysian fathers and foreign mothers—even when DNA proves paternity and the children have grown up entirely in Malaysia.
The High Court will determine on August 12 whether Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor can postpone a RM67.5 million payment obligation to Lebanese jewellery company Global Royalty Trading SAL, marking another chapter in ongoing financial disputes.
Malaysian authorities have dismissed social media claims of a mass escape from a Bangi drug rehabilitation facility, confirming instead that four missing inmates were located and rearrested in Perak following separate absconding incidents.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting investigations without fear or favour, brushing aside concerns about institutional independence and public trust.
A judge has delivered a damning assessment of the police investigation into Anna Jenkins' death, stating that authorities failed to adequately explore potential criminal conduct including kidnapping and unlawful detention.
Malaysia's appeals court has postponed its decision in a significant constitutional case involving Firdaus Wong, with the ruling hinging on whether private citizens may face legal action for breaching fundamental rights.
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A Federal Court decision allowing Resident Associations to restrict access to homes over unpaid dues has sparked concerns about fundamental property rights and legal certainty for homeowners across Malaysia.
Police have remanded a 52-year-old man for two days to investigate allegations that he made insulting remarks against Negri Sembilan's royal institution through social media, underscoring ongoing sensitivities around comments targeting Malaysia's monarchy.
A retired soldier appeared in Kangar courts yesterday facing five charges related to unlicensed possession of firearms, counterfeit weapons, and hundreds of live rounds seized during an early-month operation.
Malaysia has recorded 8,014 online fraud charges by May this year, already surpassing the 6,140 total from 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid cited the escalating threat while tabling the Cyber Crime Bill 2026 for parliamentary approval.
Fourteen foreign nationals have been charged in Pasir Mas with illegal entry, overstaying their visas, and misusing official travel passes in what signals intensified enforcement of Malaysia's immigration regulations.
Federal Court bench chairman Justice Abu Bakar Jais has defended a recent postponement of court proceedings, emphasizing that delays caused by judicial illness are neither unusual nor extraordinary in Malaysia's legal system.
Four individuals, including a pair of brothers, have entered not guilty pleas in a Sungai Petani magistrate's court after being accused of operating an illegal online gambling enterprise.
The family of a deceased tahfiz student is considering a judicial review after authorities issued a no further action decision, seeking court examination of investigation completeness.
A private college employee facing three charges of sexual assault and sodomy involving two teenage boys has pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam Sessions Court.
Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has issued a stern warning against publishing children's identities on digital platforms, following a recent viral incident involving school students. The agency emphasises legal consequences and psychological harm.
An Ipoh court has handed down a RM500 fine to a woman who admitted to applying criminal force against Sultan Nazrin Shah at Perak's National Day observance last year.
Lawyer Ang Woei Shang has firmly rejected defamation allegations levelled by DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, declaring his resolve to contest the lawsuit and potentially file a counterclaim in response.
Malaysia's top court has postponed its ruling on prosecutors' final challenge to Muar MP Syed Saddiq's corruption acquittal, with judgment now expected July 13.
An emotional adjournment plea by senior lawyer Datuk Jagjit Singh has delayed proceedings in Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's appeal against her conviction in the RM1.25 billion Sarawak solar hybrid project corruption case at the Court of Appeal.