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A preschool teacher in Seremban has been charged with two counts of sexual assault involving an 8-year-old male pupil in an April incident, raising fresh concerns about child safety in educational settings.
A Malaysian court has postponed proceedings against former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob to allow him to undergo a heart procedure. The case will resume on August 27.
Lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad visited the National Heart Institute to see his client, former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who is currently undergoing treatment for a heart condition.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was admitted to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur ahead of his scheduled court appearance at the Sessions Court.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is set to appear at Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court for formal charges, continuing a high-profile legal proceeding affecting Malaysia's political landscape.
Police have forwarded their investigation into the death of Rocky the dog in Klang to the deputy public prosecutor's office. The dog's owner is now evaluating potential legal courses of action.
The High Court will hear arguments on August 12 regarding whether Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor can postpone a RM67.5 million payment obligation to Lebanese jewellery company Global Royalty Trading SAL.
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has been cleared of allegations that he violated child welfare laws. Seoul police concluded their investigation found no basis to refer the case for prosecution following a complaint filed by the family of late actress Kim Sae-ron.
The widow of a Klang delivery rider who died after being struck by a vehicle will file a RM1 million civil suit in August, pending administrative approvals. The accused driver faces murder charges.
A 59-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his neighbour at a Singapore residential block. The incident occurred on July 20 at Block 55 Lengkok Bahru near Redhill Road.
A former military serviceman appeared in court in Kangar facing serious charges related to the unauthorised possession of firearms, replica weapons and hundreds of rounds of ammunition seized during recent investigations.
Activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak will face charges at Langkawi magistrate's court related to an alleged religious insult. The development follows an earlier Facebook threat case where he was believed to have fled the country.
Activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak has been re-arrested in Alor Setar after completing a two-day police remand period. Authorities are preparing to present him in court on fresh charges tomorrow.
Controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on Saturday following new rape and sex-trafficking charges filed by British prosecutors.
Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Malaysia's former prime minister, will undergo a heart procedure, his legal team confirmed. The announcement comes amid ongoing legal matters.
A trainee teacher has pleaded not guilty to six sexual assault charges involving a 14-year-old male student in Perak. The case is proceeding through the Sessions Court system.
Businesswoman Sofia Rini Buyong will appear before a magistrate in Kuala Lumpur to face criminal defamation charges relating to an allegedly defamatory statement made in connection with her business activities.
A Proton X70 driver involved in a fatal collision with a motorcyclist on Jalan 17/21 in Petaling Jaya is set to face charges in court today. The incident occurred on May 5.
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The Court of Appeal has granted former Prime Minister Najib Razak permission to attend a July 31 hearing where the Malaysian Bar will challenge the validity of his pardon in the SRC International case.
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The High Court in George Town has scheduled eight trial dates for October to retry four men accused in the Nhaveen murder case, following the reversal of an earlier acquittal by an appeals court.