Penang Court Acquits Four Men in Iron Rod Attack on Lawyer
A Penang court has acquitted four men charged with attacking a lawyer using an iron rod, finding insufficient evidence to support the prosecution's case.
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Religious Teacher Charged with Eight Sexual Assault Counts Against Students
A religious education teacher faces eight sexual assault charges involving students. A court has approved bail after his legal team argued he poses minimal risk of interfering with victims following his transfer to district education office duties.
More Judges and Stronger Training Vital to Clear Courts, Says Former Chief Justice Zaki Azmi
Former Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi has called for increased judicial appointments and mandatory training programmes to tackle Malaysia's persistent court backlog and enhance judicial capacity in handling complex modern litigation.
Pastor Koh's Wife Says Court Stay Order Blocks Path to Truth
Susanna Liew, wife of missing pastor Raymond Koh, has criticised a court decision maintaining a stay order on investigations, arguing it makes finding answers 'increasingly impossible' and prevents accountability.
Bung's widow cleared in RM2.8mil graft case after 7-year legal battle
A Sessions Court has acquitted the widow of a prominent Malaysian politician in a RM2.8 million corruption case, ruling that the defence had raised reasonable doubt against the prosecution's evidence.