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Police have forwarded their investigation file on Rocky the dog's death in Klang to the Deputy Public Prosecutor. The dog's owner is now evaluating potential legal remedies following the incident.
A Sessions Court in Sepang has ordered prominent blogger Papagomo to enter his defence on charges of publishing false information on social media. The post allegedly claimed 11 PKR MPs had withdrawn support from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Malaysia's High Court has upheld a 10-year prison sentence against ex-company executive Ooi Vin Shen for raping and blackmailing a teenager, rejecting his appeal and confirming the lower court's legal reasoning.
Malaysia's Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is reviewing the Child Act 2001 following 159 recommendations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, aiming to strengthen protections and align with international standards.
A Sessions Court has acquitted the widow of a prominent political figure in a RM2.8 million graft case, concluding that the defence successfully established reasonable doubt in the prosecution's evidence after a protracted legal battle spanning seven years.
Malaysia has recorded 8,014 online fraud charges by May 2026, exceeding last year's total, prompting Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid to table a new Cyber Crime Bill 2026 to strengthen cybercrime enforcement and legal frameworks.
A 19-year-old Rohingya woman has appeared in Johor Baru magistrate's court charged with murder after her newborn allegedly fell from a hotel window, raising concerns about vulnerable refugee populations and maternal welfare.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on criminal breach of trust and money laundering charges tied to Bersatu Youth, ending the prosecution's legal challenge.
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Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has issued a stern warning against publishing children's identities on social media, citing both legal consequences and serious psychological harm to minors.
Malaysia's government is conducting an in-depth study to develop stronger protections for cybercrime victims, including potential mechanisms for fund recovery and stricter penalties for offenders, drawing on international best practices.
PAS has called for fugitive businessman Jho Low to be prosecuted in Malaysia for his role in the 1MDB scandal, asserting that the country should not depend on US decisions regarding his case.
The Federal Court has deferred its ruling on the prosecution's appeal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal on graft charges until July 13. The decision marks another critical juncture in a politically significant case.
Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers is still examining investigation papers in the Durian Tunggal case, more than a month after the fourth resubmission. The home minister has called for patience as the legal process continues.
Legal practitioner Ang Woei Shang has rejected allegations from DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke that she defamed him, pledging to mount a robust defence and exploring a potential counterclaim.
The Court of Appeal has postponed proceedings in former Prime Minister Najib Razak's wife Rosmah Mansor's appeal against her conviction in the RM1.25 billion Sarawak solar hybrid project case after her lawyer sought an emotional adjournment.
Singer-actress Bella Astillah, fiancée of Muar MP Syed Saddiq, arrived at the Federal Court seeking prayers ahead of the apex court's decision on his pending appeal.