Government Commits to Align Vape Tax Policy with Court of Appeal Ruling
Malaysia's government has committed to aligning future vape tax and duty policies with the Court of Appeal's ruling on nicotine-containing products, Parliament heard.
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Sole survivor of fatal crash awarded full compensation despite father's liability
An appellate court has ruled that a 13-year-old girl, the sole survivor of a catastrophic car crash, is entitled to full compensation for her lifelong care needs, notwithstanding her father's substantial responsibility for the accident.
RM195 Million in Bersatu Accounts Remain Frozen Following Court Decision
A Malaysian court has upheld the freeze on approximately RM195 million in bank accounts belonging to Bersatu, the ruling coalition party. The decision leaves the party unable to access substantial portions of its funds.
Court Dismisses Business Owners' Challenge to LPG Raid
A court has rejected a legal challenge by business owners against an LPG raid, with the judge finding that a no further action decision by prosecutors does not render the earlier investigation unlawful.
Seoul Court To Deliver Verdict On Yoon's Drone Operation Charges This Week
A Seoul court will issue its verdict this week on former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's charges involving drone infiltration into North Korean airspace and his controversial martial law declaration.
Najib gains partial access to documents in 1MDB's US$8 billion suit
A court has permitted Datuk Seri Najib Razak limited access to documents relating to 1MDB's US$8 billion lawsuit against him and seven other defendants in a damages claim.
Court Orders Woman and Three Guarantors to Repay RM857,000 in Mara Study Loans
A High Court decision has upheld an order requiring a woman and three guarantors to repay RM857,000 in education financing to Mara, rejecting claims of procedural irregularities in the original case.
Kedah Cannot Prohibit Pool Betting and Lotteries Based on Morality, Court Rules
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has ruled that Kedah state cannot ban pool betting and lottery operations on moral grounds. Licence refusals must be based on facility-related concerns only.
Court Rules Kedah Cannot Block Pool Betting and Lottery Licences on Moral Grounds Alone
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has determined that Kedah cannot prohibit pool betting and lottery operations using moral objections as justification. Licence refusals must centre on tangible premises concerns.
Nairobi Court Halts Plans for US Ebola Quarantine Centre in Kenya
Kenya's High Court has temporarily stopped plans to build an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility for US citizens, after the Katiba Institute challenged the proposal in court proceedings.
Thai Court Clears Opposition Leader of Royal Insult Charges
A Thai court has acquitted prominent opposition figure Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit of lese majeste and cybercrime charges stemming from a 2021 livestream where he criticised government vaccine handling.
Jason Lo Wins Additional RM100,000 in Defamation Case Against Star Media
The Court of Appeal has granted Jason Lo an extra RM100,000 in his defamation case against Star Media Group Bhd and three journalists, rejecting their appeal on liability and quantum issues.
Court Orders Disclosure of PJD Link Documents to Petaling Jaya Residents
A court ruling has compelled the release of critical PJD Link documents to residents of Petaling Jaya. Community group PJ Sejahtera welcomed the decision as a significant milestone for local transparency and accountability.
Singapore Court Upholds Woman's 99% Stake in Disputed Condo Purchase
Singapore's Court of Appeal has upheld a woman's 99 per cent ownership of a $1.865 million condominium, rejecting her ex-boyfriend's bid for a larger share. The court found his evidence unreliable and ruled that granting his claim would condone tax evasion.
Singapore man sentenced to jail and caning for breaching mental health order, violent offences
A 26-year-old Singapore man with schizophrenia has been jailed for two years and 12 weeks with six strokes of the cane after breaching his mandatory mental health treatment order and committing multiple violent offences including attempted robbery and assault.
Court Upholds Vacant Possession Extension Law as Constitutional
A court has validated legislation that extends vacant possession timeframes, ruling that the law aligns with constitutional principles. The decision underscores courts' responsibility to interpret statutes according to their underlying purpose.
Thai Appeals Court Overturns MP Piyarat's Acquittal, Hands Down Three-Year Prison Sentence
Thailand's Court of Appeal Region 4 has overturned the acquittal of People's Party MP Piyarat Chongthep and sentenced him to three years in prison for his involvement in criticism of Covid-19 vaccine procurement, overruling an earlier dismissal by the trial court.
Former Perlis MB's Son Cleared in RM19,000 False Claims Case
A Sessions Court in Kangar has acquitted and discharged the son of a former Perlis Menteri Besar of charges related to false claims worth RM19,000, marking the conclusion of legal proceedings against him.