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Kelantan will present the Syariah Offences Bill 2026 to its state assembly this week, replacing legislation invalidated by the Federal Court in February 2024 after ruling the state had exceeded its constitutional authority.
A Federal Court judge rebuked Datuk Seri Najib Razak's lawyers for seeking a last-minute adjournment in his RM1.9 million civil suit against former attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas in Putrajaya.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has exhausted her legal options after the Federal Court rejected her plea to remove the judge who convicted her in the controversial RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project case.
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A Federal Court ruling permitting Resident Associations to require non-paying residents to operate boom gates manually has sparked concern among legal observers who argue it undermines fundamental property ownership rights and establishes a troubling precedent.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of politician Syed Saddiq in a split decision, validating the Court of Appeal's earlier reversal of his corruption and money laundering convictions after three years of legal proceedings.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on four corruption-related charges, bringing an end to the former youth and sports minister's lengthy legal proceedings.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal in a landmark ruling, rejecting prosecutors' appeal in a criminal breach of trust case tied to Bersatu Youth funds.
Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman will undertake a 170-kilometre thanksgiving run from Putrajaya to Muar following the Federal Court's decision to uphold his acquittal on Monday.
Federal Court Bench Chairman Justice Abu Bakar Jais has characterised the postponement of a significant ruling due to a judge's health issues as a standard procedural matter, asking for public understanding.
Malaysia's highest court has upheld findings that a prosecution witness in former Bersatu Youth leader Syed Saddiq's trial may have faced improper pressure from the MACC during investigation.
The Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in a landmark 2-1 decision, clearing him of charges related to misappropriation of Armada funds and paving the way for his upcoming wedding.
Malaysia's prosecution has formally accepted the Federal Court's decision to uphold the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on all corruption-related charges, effectively closing a prominent case.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in a 2-1 majority decision, finding the prosecution failed to establish essential elements of criminal breach of trust and related charges involving Armada youth movement funds.
The Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq on four charges related to criminal breach of trust and money laundering involving Armada party funds, ending a six-year legal ordeal that profoundly affected his family and political career.
In a significant development, the Federal Court has cleared Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman of all charges, ruling in his favour by a 2-1 majority verdict at his final appeal hearing in Putrajaya today.
The Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of former UMNO Youth chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on four corruption-related charges, concluding a protracted legal battle that has dominated Malaysian political discourse for several years.
The Federal Court is suspended in uncertainty over Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's appeal after two of three judges delivered conflicting views, leaving the deciding vote to their colleague.
Muar member of parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman treated media personnel and supporters to nasi lemak and lempeng outside the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya following the Federal Court's ruling on his corruption-related charges.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq arrived at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya for a critical Federal Court ruling on money-laundering charges, with family, supporters and fiancée present for the pivotal hearing.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman appeared confident as he arrived at the Palace of Justice for a pivotal Federal Court decision regarding the prosecution's appeal against his corruption conviction.
Actress Bella Astillah has called for public prayers ahead of the Federal Court's decision on the prosecution's appeal against Muar MP Syed Saddiq's acquittal on corruption charges.
The High Court has suspended the Malaysian Bar's judicial review challenge to the DNAA granted to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, with proceedings to resume after his Federal Court appeal is heard in October.
The Federal Court has dismissed the final appeal bid by Ng Back Heang, former director of Patimas, in a RM1.2 million insider trading case. The court found the application contained no new legal arguments warranting further review.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman faces a crucial Federal Court verdict today after spending six years navigating Malaysia's legal system through corruption-related allegations that have dominated his political career.
The Federal Court has deferred its decision on the prosecution's final appeal in the graft case involving Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman until July 13, prolonging uncertainty surrounding his acquittal.
The Federal Court has postponed its ruling on whether to reinstate Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's corruption convictions until July 13, leaving the Muar MP's legal fate unresolved after his recent acquittal.
Malaysia's Federal Court has postponed its decision on the prosecution's appeal against Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's graft acquittal, with judgment now scheduled for July 13.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman appeared at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya for the Federal Court's verdict on the prosecution's appeal to reinstate his seven-year jail sentence and RM10 million fine for corruption offences.
Singer-actress Bella Astillah, fiancée of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, appealed for prayers as the Federal Court prepared to hear arguments in his appeal case at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya.
Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman will learn the outcome of his final appeal against corruption charges when Malaysia's Federal Court delivers its judgment tomorrow in Putrajaya.
A Federal Court review panel is set to rule this afternoon on a former Felda chairman's application regarding his right to present a defence before a conviction was restored.
Former Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq has entrusted his political destiny to divine providence as the Federal Court prepares to deliver its judgment on his eligibility to hold elected office.