The high court has given a two-week extension to the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) to update the court on the settlement over a suit on pensions filed by a group of 35 individuals, comprising former members of the judiciary and seven widows of former judges.
Umno veteran Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad underscored the critical importance of defending the national judicial system and preventing it from falling under any shadow of suspicion, particularly stemming from acts of “loser's revenge”.
Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said that the authority to grant full or partial acquittal to individuals charged with criminal offences rests with the attorney-general, and not the courts.
Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat has emphasised that any attempt to externally influence the judiciary or undermine public confidence in the authority is an aberration to the rule of law.
The Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners’ Association (Presma) will proceed with suing a TikTok user for making defamatory claims about food preparation and cleanliness at mamak restaurants.
Langkah Dubai, a move by the opposition to topple Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, is allegedly masterminded by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his right-hand man Tun Daim Zainuddin.
