Tag: High Court
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MACC’s Orders Not Reviewable: Court Told in Albert Tei’s Lawyer Case
Overview: MACC’s investigative powers challenged in High Court The High Court heard arguments on whether the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) can be subjected to court review over orders to examine a suspect and compel document production in a criminal investigation. Senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan, appearing for the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC), submitted that MACC’s directives…
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MACC Orders Not Reviewable, Court Told in High Court
MacC’s Orders Not Reviewable: Court Tells High Court The High Court was told that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has the authority to issue orders to interrogate a person and to compel the production of documents, and that such orders are not subject to judicial review in the case involving Albert Tei’s lawyer. Senior federal…
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Kenya-US Health Deal Hits Faith-Based Hospitals
Overview: The Kenya-US health deal under scrutiny A landmark health arrangement between Kenya and the United States—valued at Sh207 billion—promises to reshape how private and public healthcare are funded in Kenya. Yet, faith-based medical facilities that receive direct funding from the US have raised concerns about how the deal will be implemented and who will…
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Suri Narudin Murder: Man Charged in High Court
Man Charged in Suri Narudin’s Murder A man identified as Zainizan Zainal, aged 51, was charged in connection with the death of Suri Narudin. The charge was read aloud in court, and the defendant nodded to indicate his understanding as the proceedings began. The hearing took place before Magistrate Redza Azhar Rezali, with the case…
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Murder Charge in Suri Narudin Case: Zainizan Zainal Appears in Court
Man Charged in Suri Narudin Murder Case A 51-year-old man, Zainizan Zainal, was brought before a magistrate following a charge related to the murder of Suri Narudin. During the session, the charge was read aloud, and Zainizan nodded to indicate his understanding. The hearing was reported by Kosmo, a major Malaysian news outlet, which noted…
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Malaysia Awaits Verdict: High Court to Deliver Najib Razak’s 1MDB Trial Decision
Overview: A High-Stakes Verdict in a Landmark Case Today, Malaysia braces for a historic ruling as the High Court delivers its verdict in former prime minister Najib Razak’s RM2.8 billion 1MDB trial. After more than seven years of courtroom wrangling, the case stands as one of the nation’s most consequential corruption trials, drawing intense scrutiny…
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Najib Razak 1MDB Verdict: High Court Set to Deliver RM2.8B Trial Ruling
Overview: A High-Stakes verdict in a landmark case The Malaysian judiciary is poised for a pivotal moment as the High Court prepares to deliver its verdict in Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s RM2.8 billion 1MDB trial. After more than seven years of courtroom battles and a wide array of testimonies, the decision faces close scrutiny from…
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Najib Razak’s Legal Crossroads: Two High Court Rulings Could Redefine His Political Comeback
Overview Jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak faces a pivotal moment as his long-running legal saga heads toward two crucial High Court rulings next week. The judgments, expected to shed light on lingering corruption charges and related appeals, could determine whether Najib’s political prospects recover or remain constrained for years to come. What is…
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Crunch time for Najib Razak as Malaysia court rulings loom
High-stakes court decisions loom for Najib Razak Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak finds himself once again in the crosshairs of the nation’s legal and political theaters as two High Court rulings near. The outcomes, expected next week, could determine whether the jailed politician can mount a political comeback or whether his legal entanglements will…
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Namibia: Fugitive Lawyer De Klerk Could Testify by Video in Fishrot Case
Overview: A potential video testimony in a high-profile case Namibia’s high-stakes Fishrot case has taken another turn as fugitive lawyer Marén de Klerk could testify via video link from an unspecified location. The development comes as prosecutors and defense teams navigate the legal complexities surrounding the multi-million-dollar allegations of fraud, corruption, and racketeering linked to…