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Security Guards Fined RM5,000 Each for Extorting UNHCR Cardholder

Three security guards faced financial penalties at Butterworth Magistrate's Court after pleading guilty to extorting a UNHCR cardholder in the previous month.

By Sarah Chen · 16 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

South Korean Courts Crack Down on AI 'Ghost Cases' Plaguing Legal System

South Korea's judiciary is tackling a growing problem of lawyers citing non-existent court cases generated by artificial intelligence, forcing judges to spend more time verifying legal citations and prompting calls for stricter penalties.

By Azizah Rahman · 14 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Court allows gazette notice over jewellery seized from ex-army chief's wife

A Malaysian court has authorised the government to publish a third-party gazette notice concerning jewellery taken from Salwani Anuar @ Kamaruddin, spouse of retired military leader Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan.

By Sarah Chen · 9 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Woman Breaks Down as Court Sets RM240,000 Bail in Forced Labour Trafficking Case

A woman facing forced labour trafficking charges became visibly distressed when the Butterworth court approved her bail at RM240,000. The couple has denied all allegations.

By Sarah Chen · 30 May 2026 · 1 min read

Negeri Sembilan DKU Declines to Hold Special Meeting as Legal Case Proceeds

The Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang has ruled out holding a special meeting on May 29, saying the matter is now under judicial review.

By Azizah Rahman · 28 May 2026 · 1 min read

Pahang Land and Mines Officers Acquitted of Corruption Charges

A sessions court in Kuantan has exonerated land and mines officers from Pahang after finding the corruption allegations against them to be procedurally invalid.

By Azizah Rahman · 26 May 2026 · 1 min read