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They say the legal action is an abuse of court process and that law enforcement agencies are obliged to brief the media on important public interest cases. Lawyers are criticising former prime minister Najib Razak’s move to sue the top three officials involved in the 1MDB probe. (Reuters pic) Syed Iskandar Syed Jaafar Al-Mahdzar. PETALING […]
Read insightSankara Nair says the financier may be able to challenge the arrest in court, which will buy him about a year before the case is heard. Financier Jho Low is believed to be in Macau after fleeing Hong Kong. (Bloomberg pic) PETALING JAYA: Lawyer Sankara Nair says Interpol is bound to arrest Malaysian businessman Low […]
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Read insightThe prosecution should amend the wording in the charges as soon as possible to ensure that the former prime minister is not confused, says Md Yusuf Md Idris. Former prime minister Najib Razak is facing four charges. PETALING JAYA: A lawyer said the three charges framed against Najib Razak for allegedly misappropriating RM42 million are […]
Read insightSN Nair says the prosecutors must now produce credible witnesses and prove the paper trail of the money. Former prime minister Najib Razak has been slapped with three charges of criminal breach of trust and a fourth on abuse of power. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA: A lawyer today reminded the people that the criminal charges […]
Read insightHis willingness to go to the media shows he is attempting to absolve himself, say SN Nair. Lawyer SN Nair says Najib Razak should have responded to questions on 1MDB before the general election. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Najib Razak, who is under investigation in connection with scandal-tainted 1MDB, appears to be […]
Read insightIPCMC could hear public complaints against police and take disciplinary action without political interference, says SN Nair. Lawyer SN Nair says police should only answer to the law and no one else. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: A lawyer has urged the Pakatan Harapan government to form the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) without […]
Read insightThe duty of the minister is merely for the provision of budget, supplies and the effective administration of the police but not law enforcement, says S N Nair. Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin should not get involved in enforcement matters, says a lawyer. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The home minister cannot interfere in police investigations as […]
Read insightCourts of Judicature Act allows for a minimum of two judges to deliver the judgments of a panel, say Syed Iskandar Syed Jaafar Al Mahdzar and S N Nair. The resignations of Chief Justice Raus Sharif (right) and Court of Appeal President Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin take effect on July 31. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Chief […]
Read insightimage: https://www.thestar.com.my/~/media/online/2018/06/13/19/10/p4_main_an_1406_p08_alanneoh_11.ashx/?w=620&h=413&crop=1&hash=564742DCE74A672291A265E8B7CB0D82CF5CFB3F PETALING JAYA: Now that the two top judges of the country have announced their impending resignation, names of some Federal Court judges have been put forward by senior lawyers and retired senior judges to fill their posts. Of all the names, the two that kept popping up are Chief Judge of Sabah and […]
Read insightRetired judge Gopal Sri Ram and lawyer SN Nair say there is no point rushing to court as there is no time limit for criminal prosecution. Former prime minister Najib Razak has been questioned twice by MACC investigators over the RM42 million linked to SRC International. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA: A retired judge and a […]
Read insightThey question the legal powers of the PM’s task force and the advisory committee to the Council of Eminent Persons. Two lawyers have questioned the legal position of a 1MDB task force and investigation committee. PETALING JAYA: Duplication of work by two informal government bodies investigating the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal might hinder efforts to […]
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