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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

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, 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


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


We can't pass on rising costs: Malaysia's tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 -- Did you know that if you bought a travel package last year for a trip this month, you as a tourist will not have to pay more? Yes, even when fuel prices are soaring high amid ... Read More


Malaysia's hotels pivot to local and Asian markets as Iran war triggers cancellations

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 -- Hotels in Malaysia will work to get more bookings from local tourists as well as those from Asian countries such as China, following some initial reports of booking cancellat... Read More