Malaysian Parliament Greenlights Overhaul of Legal Aid with New Public Defence Bill
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 August 2025 – In a major stride toward justice reform, Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat has passed the Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025, marking a…
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Anwar: 13th Malaysia Plan Allocations Will Prioritise Needs Over Race
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 August 2025 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim underscored today that allocations under the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) must be guided by needs-based…
High Court Rejects Mohamed Haniff’s RM12.5mil Legal Fees Claim Against Bersatu
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 August 2025 – The High Court has today dismissed a RM12.5 million legal fees claim filed by lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla against Parti Pribumi…
PAC Uncovers Irregularities in KL Land Transactions
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has identified multiple discrepancies in nine proceedings related to the sale and development of land by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL),…
Magma Group Shares Plummet Over 30% Amid Escalating MBI Investigation Fallout
Kuala Lumpur, August 25, 2025 – Investor sentiment took a sharp turn this week as shares of Magma Group Bhd—a hospitality and property holding company—dropped more than 30%,…
Loke Warns Farmers: Unapproved Tricycles Pose Legal and Safety Risks
Kuala Lumpur, August 25, 2025 – Transport Minister Anthony Loke has issued a firm warning to farmers and smallholders using custom-modified three-wheel motorcycles to transport agricultural produce, stressing…
Gig Workers Bill Debuts in Dewan Rakyat Amid Scrutiny Over Telecom Coverage in Rural Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR — Lawmakers today zeroed in on the pressing issue of inadequate telecommunications coverage, especially in rural communities, before making way for a landmark legislative announcement. During…
Malaysia to Introduce Incentives Under 13MP to Promote ‘Build-Then-Sell’ Model and Eradicate Abandoned Housing by 2030
In a decisive move to tackle the persistent issue of abandoned housing developments, Malaysia’s government has announced plans to offer significant incentives to property developers who commit to…
Brunei’s Sultan to Make State Visit to Malaysia for 26th Annual Leaders’ Consultation
Bandar Seri Begawan / Kuala Lumpur, 23 August 2025 – Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will embark on a state visit to Malaysia on 26 August, followed by the 26th…
Swiss Court Fines JPMorgan for Oversights in 1MDB Money-Laundering Case
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 August 2025 – Switzerland’s financial regulator has found that JPMorgan’s Swiss unit failed to implement sufficient controls to prevent money laundering linked to the 1Malaysia…