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Simplified: Why Tuanku Muhriz is legally still the Negeri Sembilan ruler, and why Undangs' attempt to 'sack' him is invalid, experts say

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 -- Over the past few weeks, Negeri Sembilan was rocked by an attempt by four traditional ruling chiefs ("Undangs") to remove the state ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. But lega... Read More


Want to change the N. Sembilan MB? Vote of no confidence still the 'gold standard', lawyers say

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 -- Would the current Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar lose his position just because a group of lawmakers publicly declare that they have lost confidence in him? Constitutional la... Read More


Najib drops his appeal for house arrest, court records show

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 -- Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has stopped his court attempt to be put on house arrest in the SRC case, which means he is no longer asking the courts to enable ... Read More


Cops investigating fireworks during 'Tangkap Azam Baki' rally, unexploded ones found at otherwise 'safe' rally that drew 300 protesters

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- The police are investigating an incident where fireworks were set off during the Tangkap Azam Baki rally here, confirming that a bag of unlit fireworks was found at the ... Read More


Rain dampens start of 'Tangkap Azam Baki' rally at Sogo, but surprise fireworks briefly cause chaos (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- A planned rally against outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki started slowly this afternoon, its momentum dampened by a downpour and th... Read More


Rain dampens start of 'Tangkap Azam Baki' rally at Sogo

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- A planned rally against outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki started slowly this afternoon, its momentum dampened by a downpour and th... Read More


Malaysia needs an OPPA (no, not that Korean 'oppa'), says ex-Malaysian Bar president

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 -- Malaysia will need to create an OPPA, instead of just stopping at changing the Federal Constitution to separate the roles of the attorney general (AG) and public prosecutor (... Read More


Syed Saddiq worries AG-PP separation Bill may not make it if no 'middle ground' soon, hopes done pre-GE16

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 --  The government's proposed law reform to split the roles of the attorney general (AG) and public prosecutor (PP) may not materialise in the near future, if a "middle gro... Read More


Big buys off the table, Malaysians go thrifty as living costs bite, Rakuten Insight finds

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Have you experienced an unexpected increase in your monthly expenses or are you running over your monthly budget? What would be the first thing you would do, amid rising costs... Read More


Malaysians won't stop shopping because of Iran war; impact of Covid-19 more immediate, retail sector says

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Malaysians will still continue to shop and buy amid the ongoing Iran war, but with different spending patterns as they opt for cheaper choices when prices go up, the local ret... Read More