Judge Akhtar Tahir set Sept 21 for a decision and ordered all parties to file their other arguments, if any, on or before Aug 21. (FMT) - The High Court here was told today that the Pardons Board…

(The Sun Daily) - Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracted 17.1% in the second quarter of 2020, the worst in history, impacted by the nationwide movement control order (MCO) to contain…

(FMT) - The High Court here today dismissed former prime minister Najib Razak’s application to strike out the charge of tampering with the 1MDB final audit report. Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan…

(FMT) - A Pakatan Harapan (PH) leader has claimed that foreign tycoons are able to control Malaysia if MPs can be easily bought over. Former defence minister Mohamad Sabu (PH-Kota Raja) said…

(FMT) - The Federal Court in a 8-1 majority decision today ruled that only Parliament decides on punishments for criminal offences, including the death penalty. Chief Judge of Malaya Azahar…

(Bernama) - The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have opened two investigation papers on two video interviews involving the owner of the Hot Burger network, Mohd Asri Hamid who is also known as Asri…

(Malaysiakini) - The recent exodus of Bersatu members loyal to its former chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad has not caused a dent to the party, said its secretary-general. Hamzah Zainudin claimed…

(FMT) - DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng today criticised the government’s statement that the appointment of politicians to lead government-linked companies (GLCs) helps provide checks and…

(MMO) - Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has announced a new council to address Bumiputera socio-economic issues including improving the economy and tackling the unemployment rate. He…

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has revealed tonight the full name of his new political party: Parti Pejuang Tanah Air or just Pejuang in short, Malay for “Fighters of the Nation…

(MMO) - Pakatan Harapan (PH) women’s wing today exhorted government agencies to act transparently and impartially in the prosecution of Lim Guan Eng and his wife Betty Chew. PKR, DAP, Amanah…

(FMT) - Former auditor-general (A-G) Ambrin Buang told the High Court in Najib Razak’s 1MDB audit report trial today that he had not succumbed to any pressure from the former prime minister or…

Perak Opposition leader Abdul Aziz Bari called out the state government today for its continued failure to provide him with an official office and vehicle that were entitlements of his formal…

Former Asian track queen M Rajamani has complained of a lack of official support for the well-being of retired athletes. (FMT) - In an interview with FMT, she alleged that the government had…

(Bernama) - The prosecution has filed an appeal to increase the sentence of 12 years’ jail and the RM210 million fine imposed on former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for…

(The Mole) - The wife of former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng has claimed that the charges against them were meant to destroy their marriage. Betty Chew warned that her husband’s political…

(FMT) - Damansara MP Tony Pua’s proposal for a special committee to monitor the recovery of 1MDB-related cash and assets was rejected today by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Harun. Pua had proposed…

(FMT) - Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Harun has filed an application to strike out a suit challenging his appointment and that of his deputy Azalina Othman Said by former prime minister Dr Mahathir…

At the moment it remains unclear if either Anwar or Dr Mahathir could secure the numbers to form a government, as support for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s government appears unshakable…

Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew and her business associate Phang Li Koon were charged at the Sessions Court here today with abuse of power and money laundering in…

(Najib) was never locked up overnight like him despite the charges against the former prime minister including seven that have resulted in convictions. (MMO) - DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng…

Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Shukri Abdull has maintained that he gave no order to lift the freeze on the account of a tycoon linked to 1MDB. (FMT) - In a statement, Shukri…

(Malaysiakini) - Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng was today slapped with a second bribery charge and a recurring name, apart from his own, has been that of Zarul Ahmad Mohd Zulkifli…

(Bernama) - Selangor Bersatu has denied a claim that several divisions of the party in the state have been crippled and dissolved. Its chairman, Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari said the dissolution of…

(FMT) - Umno Youth is keen to contest under Barisan Nasional’s (BN) banner in the next general election, says its chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. Speaking to reporters after chairing a meeting with…

(FMT) - De facto law minister Takiyuddin Hassan today claimed there are letters to show there was interference by former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and former finance minister Lim Guan Eng…

(FMT) - Embattled DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng, facing charges of corruption and money laundering, has warned his political enemies to stop their actions against his family. “If you want…

(MMO) - Legal group Lawyers for Justice has urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to stop practising “double standards” in its treatment of DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng and…

(Bernama) - The state government is planning to increase the number of its state seats, according to Terengganu State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Yahaya Ali (pix). He said the proposal…

(MMO) - Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof has confirmed that the leadership of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is looking at doing away with the chairman post. The Bersatu supreme…