LIVE: Charges are ‘a test from God’, says Zahid
Umno president charged with CBT, abuse of power and money laundering.
The 45 charges against Zahid
Amount involved in money-laundering charge alone stands around RM70 million.
Cost-cutting moves good but don’t overdo them
Putrajaya must not be too drastic slashing funding for public service initiatives, such as health and education funding, say economists.
Bersih wants remaining EC commissioner to resign
Polls watchdog makes call after announcement that Election Commission No. 2, four members will end tenure prematurely.
30 years’ jail in lieu of death penalty ‘unfair to reformed inmates’
Lawyers, rehab workers want judges to be granted discretionary powers to determine length of prison sentences.
Carpet merchant files RM676 million suit against Najib, Rosmah
Boustead Holdings and subsidiary Bakti Wira Development also named as defendants in suit over soured land deal.
Conversion of children to Islam quashed
Kuala Lumpur High Court judge cites landmark Indira Gandhi ruling against unilateral conversion of children.
Taib's son loses appeal against RM30 million divorce settlement
His ex-wife, sister to singer Sheila Majid, initially demanded RM100 million in mutaah.
Investing in skills and talent the best way to fight inequality, says Khazanah study
The report also finds that despite declining poverty rates, relative poverty is still rampant.
Malaysians waste 3 years of schooling due to poor quality, says report
Education, human capital development must improve for country to become high-income nation, Khazanah Research Institute finds.
Poverty rate, income inequality reduced but 3 million households still poor, says study
The poor are using up nearly all of their wages while the high-income group spend less than half of their pay, says Khazanah Research Institute.
Lawyers want judges' appointments free from political interference
They support former Malaysian Bar president Ambiga Sreenevasan's call for an independent Judicial Appointments Commission.
No legal ramifications expected from Gamuda-Putrajaya spat, say lawyers
There are often clauses that allow the government to terminate deals due to national interest, they say.
Where is the jewellery sent to Rosmah, lawyers ask police
Lawyers are unable to find out where nearly RM90 million's worth of precious gems delivered to the former PM's wife have gone.
Bill to abolish death penalty to be tabled in next Dewan sitting
Another bill slated to be tabled is to limit marriages to above 18 only.
