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A month after investigators resubmitted documents for the fourth time, Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers remains in the review phase of the Durian Tunggal case, with the home minister urging restraint.
Malaysia is advancing the Cybercrimes Bill 2026 to counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stressing the urgent need to modernise the legal framework.
A Penang magistrate's court has refused police's bid to prolong detention of three foreign men linked to World Cup betting operations, leaving them held under immigration provisions rather than criminal remand.
Malaysia's Federal Court has deferred its decision on the prosecution's final appeal against Muar MP Syed Saddiq's graft acquittal, setting July 13 as the date for the verdict in this high-profile case.
Authorities in Tumpat arrested an 18-year-old found with four protected wildlife species worth RM48,500. The seizure marks ongoing enforcement against illegal animal trafficking in Malaysia.
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The Federal Court has rejected Tan Sri Isa Samad's final appeal against his RM3 million corruption conviction, closing the door on further legal remedies for the former Felda chairman.
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Social media personality Chegubard has pleaded not guilty to sedition charges in Seremban Sessions Court stemming from a social media post about Negeri Sembilan royalty, marking the latest case involving digital content and national sensitivities.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysia to adopt a stronger legal framework to combat escalating cybercrime threats, citing 66,204 online fraud cases and RM3 billion in losses recorded in 2025 alone.
The Court of Appeal has cautioned Malaysia's public prosecutor to guard against actions that might appear to constitute repeated prosecutions stemming from one investigation, raising concerns about prosecution practices and fairness.
A Kedah state executive council member is set to be charged tomorrow in connection with allegations surrounding university admission practices. The official says he will continue asserting his stance.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has ruled that registered societies cannot pursue defamation claims, finding they lack the legal personality and protected reputation necessary to bring such actions in court.
The Court of Appeal has rejected attempts to dismiss corruption charges against prominent politician Lim Guan Eng and a businesswoman, paving the way for trial proceedings to commence in Penang.
Malaysia's Parliament has introduced the Cybercrime Bill 2026, which imposes stringent penalties for offences including identity theft, AI-manipulated content, online fraud, and non-consensual intimate image distribution.
Relatives of three men fatally shot by police in Durian Tunggal, Melaka on November 24 are pushing for the MACC to investigate the officers involved in the controversial incident.
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Malaysia's Anti-Bullying Act 2026 holds parents jointly liable for bullying acts by their children. The law extends accountability beyond offenders to family members, including payment of fines, marking a shift from traditional criminal liability approaches.
A senior judiciary figure has called for enhanced security protocols protecting judges, warning that exposure to threats and violence could compromise their ability to function impartially.
The High Court has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Ragavan Rajoo, former vice-president of Kelab PJ, after the judge found insufficient evidence that the contested bulletin reached club members.