61 h. ago S. Korean cops building case against Yoon for obstructing arrest

The suspended president is accused of insurrection over his martial law decree last year.

Events

61 h. ago EU seeks more US gas, renewable energy to replace Russian supplies

Under EU law, European gas contracts must end by 2049 to align with the bloc's climate change target for net zero emissions by 2050.

Politics

69 h. ago Reviewing Sosma won’t fix ‘inherently flawed’ law, says Ramasamy

The former Batu Kawan MP says the law should be scrapped.

Society

2 d. ago Bolivia’s Morales launches 4th presidential bid, defying term limit

Rising from dire poverty to become Bolivia's first-ever Indigenous president, Evo Morales retains a large following in the country.

Politics

2 d. ago Arbitration centre immune from judicial review, says apex court

The Federal Court said it was satisfied that the Asian International Arbitration Centre had acted within its scope of functions as prescribed by law.

Events

3 d. ago Lawyer says Yoon’s martial law bid sought to stop ‘dictatorship’

The ousted president became South Korea's first sitting head of state to stand trial in a criminal case today.

Politics

3 d. ago Govt must respect law, lawyer tells court in Duta Enclave land dispute

Cyrus Das says courts must enforce their rulings to prevent a breakdown in the law.

Events

3 d. ago Do you really care about people, Syerleena asks Urban Renewal Act detractors

The Bukit Bendera MP wonders whether critics of the proposed law just wanted to preserve the status quo for their own political gain.

Politics

3 d. ago Japan trade minister plans US visit in March to seek tariff exemptions

Yoji Muto to discuss plans to buy more American natural gas and Nippon Steel's stranded bid to acquire US Steel, Asahi reports.

Politics

3 d. ago Yoon becomes S. Korea’s first sitting president to go on criminal trial

Lawyers challenge the indictment’s legality, arguing he had the authority as head of state to declare martial law.

Politics

3 d. ago Suit against The 1975 an ‘illegitimate’ attempt to blame band, says lawyer

The band's lawyer Edmund Cullen says the individual members of The 1975 should not be held responsible for the shutdown of the 2023 event by Malaysian authorities.

Politics

4 d. ago Govt denies Syed Saddiq’s claim new law will see poor folk evicted

The housing and local government ministry says there will be no form of coercion or gentrification under the Urban Renewal Act.

Politics

4 d. ago Japan urges visiting Taliban official to respect human rights

Afghan authorities have imposed a harsh interpretation of Islamic law, including floggings and executions.

Politics

4 d. ago Campus clashes leave nearly 150 students injured in Bangladesh

The violence yesterday began after the youth wing of the BNP sought to recruit members at a university.

Events

4 d. ago Law barring appeals from dismissal of interlocutory matters upheld

The Court of Appeal says the right to appeal is granted by statute and can be taken away by law.

Politics

4 d. ago High Court to hear Azizi’s lawsuit over loss of Bersatu membership

However, ex-Nenggiri assemblyman Azizi Abu Naim's bid to annul last year's by-election was dismissed.

Events

4 d. ago Petronas still in early exploration stage for Langkasuka Basin

Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said says the next steps will depend on the results of an analysis of seismic data.

Politics

4 d. ago MACC still probing politician linked to safe house scandal, Dewan told

Law minister Azalina Othman Said says the probe was completed but that the investigation paper was returned to the anti-graft agency for further action.

Politics

5 d. ago Naimah Khalid’s bid to refer legal questions to High Court dismissed

Judge Azura Alwi rules there are no constitutional issues in her asset declaration case and fixes trial for nine days starting from November.

Events

5 d. ago Protecting whistleblowers involved in graft could lead to abuse, warn experts

They say that perpetrators could exploit the law to safeguard themselves.

Events