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Kelantan's state assembly has unanimously passed the Syariah Criminal Offences Bill 2026, a comprehensive revision designed to clarify and strengthen religious criminal law provisions following a Federal Court decision that invalidated most of a previous enactment.
Kelantan will table a new Syariah Offences Bill at its state assembly next Tuesday, replacing the 2019 enactment after the Federal Court struck down 16 of its provisions for exceeding state legislative authority.
A Federal Court judge has criticised the legal team representing Datuk Seri Najib Razak for attempting to postpone proceedings at the last minute in his RM1.9 million civil suit against former attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has exhausted legal avenues to remove the judge who convicted her in the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project corruption case, with the Federal Court rejecting her final recusal application.
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A Federal Court ruling permitting resident associations to restrict property access for non-paying members has triggered concerns about fundamental property ownership rights and legal certainty across Malaysia.
The Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on four corruption-related charges, ending a lengthy legal battle. The former minister displayed visible relief at the outcome.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq will undertake a 170-kilometre thanksgiving run from Putrajaya to Muar following the Federal Court's decision to uphold his acquittal on criminal charges this week.
The Federal Court's bench chairman has defended a recent case postponement resulting from a judge's illness, emphasising such delays are routine occurrences within the Malaysian judicial system.
The Federal Court has upheld findings that a crucial prosecution witness in Syed Saddiq's trial may have faced improper pressure from the MACC during its investigation, raising fresh concerns about investigative procedures.
The Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on charges of criminal breach of trust and money laundering linked to youth movement Armada, ending a protracted legal battle and clearing the way for his engagement to actress and singer Bella Astillah.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on four charges related to misuse of Armada youth wing funds, finding the prosecution failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt.
The Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on four charges of criminal breach of trust and money laundering. The 33-year-old says the verdict vindicates his faith in Malaysia's justice system.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, rejecting the prosecution's appeal against earlier dismissal of charges involving criminal breach of trust and money laundering linked to Bersatu Youth funds.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has received confirmation of his acquittal from the Federal Court, which upheld his exoneration on graft charges. The ruling clears the path for him to proceed with wedding plans to fiancée Bella Astillah.
The Federal Court has acquitted former minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in a 2-1 majority decision, overturning his previous conviction and clearing him of all charges in a closely-fought appeal.
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman expressed relief and emotion after Malaysia's Federal Court upheld his acquittal on four corruption charges, effectively ending a lengthy legal battle that dominated political discourse.
The Federal Court has upheld the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit Syed Saddiq of corruption and money laundering charges, concluding a protracted legal battle that spanned three years. The majority ruling validates the lower court's findings.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman treated journalists and supporters to traditional Malaysian breakfast at the Palace of Justice following a Federal Court decision in his ongoing corruption-related legal proceedings.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman faced a critical Federal Court decision, with family members and fiancée in attendance. The case has drawn considerable public attention and political significance.
The Federal Court adjourned proceedings in Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's appeal after two of three judges delivered contradictory rulings, with the third judge's decision now critical to resolving the Muar MP's legal battle.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman appeared composed as he attended the Palace of Justice ahead of the Federal Court's decision on the prosecution's appeal challenging his conviction on four corruption charges.
Actress and singer Bella Astillah has appealed for public prayers ahead of the Federal Court's impending ruling on the prosecution's challenge to Muar MP Syed Saddiq's acquittal on corruption charges.
The High Court has adjourned the Malaysian Bar's challenge to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's discharge not amounting to an acquittal, pending his Federal Court appeal scheduled for October.