KL-Kuala Selangor Expressway Bhd (Latar), previously known as Lebuhraya Assamjawa Taman Rimba Bhd, has initiated legal action to enforce an arbitration award totalling RM46.13 million against highway concessionaire Prolintas Expressway Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Prolintas Infra Business Trust (KL:PLINTAS).

Latar goes to court to enforce RM46 mil arbitration award against Prolintas

High Court judge Wan Muhammad Amin Wan Yahya has taken over a civil suit against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, and a Singaporean woman, Shabnam Naraindas Daswani, involving the purchase of luxury goods using funds allegedly diverted from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).

Third judge takes over 1MDB's US$346 mil suit against Rosmah and Singaporean woman

The High Court on Wednesday has fixed Feb 19, 2025, to deliver its decision on the application by Kelantan Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Amar Abdullah, Opposition party Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), and the Election Commission, to strike out the suit filed by former Nenggiri assemblyman, Mohd Azizi Abu Naim.

Feb 19 decision on Kelantan Speaker, Bersatu, and EC’s application to strike out former Nenggiri assemblyman’s suit

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 13): The prosecution has on Friday applied for a joint trial at the High Court for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, who is facing a charge for  trafficking cannabis, and a charge for possession of two fake pistols.

Prosecution applies for joint trial for Yusoff Rawther’s charges of possession of fake guns and drug trafficking

PUTRAJAYA (Dec 12): A three-member Court of Appeal bench has granted the Kedah state government and its Menteri Besar Datuk Sanusi Md Nor an extension of time until Monday (Dec 16) for them to amend their memorandum of appeal, to consolidate all six of their appeals over the Alor Setar High Court’s decision in June to lift the state’s ban on lottery outlets.

Kedah govt, MB get more time to challenge court's decision to lift state's ban on lottery outlets

Lawyers for Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman claimed that the judge's delayed written judgement — delivered over a year after finding him guilty of misappropriating over RM1 million belonging to the youth wing of his former party, Bersatu — had prejudiced against the Muar Member of Parliament.

Delayed written judgement prejudiced Syed Saddiq, his lawyers claim in appeal petition

STRANGE is the inordinate delay in declassifying documents needed in the International Petroleum Investment Co (IPIC) trial of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and former Treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah, observers say, raising the question of why it had ...

Court: DNAA in IPIC trial raises question of why documents have yet to be declassified

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi remains acquitted in the foreign visa pass graft case.

Deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Datuk Yusaini Amer Abdul Karim informed a three-member bench, led by Datuk Che Mohd Ruzima Ghazali at the Court of Appeal, of the decision by the prosecution and attorney general to withdraw their appeal over a decision in 2022 to acquit Zahid.

Zahid stays acquitted in foreign visa pass graft case as prosecution drops appeal

PUTRAJAYA (Dec 10): The Court of Appeal on Wednesday has partially allowed the appeal by former Ampang member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, who had been bonded to pay Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) RM10 million in damages for leaving the party after the 14th general election, and reducing the sum to RM100,000.

COA partially allows Zuraida’s appeal, reducing payment of PKR bond from RM10m to only RM100k

Former Malaysian Bar president Karen Cheah Yee Lynn said the lawyers who took over Datuk Seri Najib Razak's final appeal in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case had been set on seeking an adjournment right after taking over the case two years ago, even after having been repeatedly told by the apex court that the appeal hearing would proceed as scheduled despite the change in solicitors.

Lawyers who took over Najib's final SRC appeal bent on adjourning the case despite court warnings, says former Malaysian Bar president

Taiwan has rejected Uber Technologies Inc’s plan to acquire Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda business in Taiwan for roughly US$950 million (RM4.26 billion), the official Central News Agency reported.

Taiwan blocks Uber purchase of Delivery Hero’s arm — report

RADIANT Globaltech Bhd (KL:RGTECH), an ACE Market-­listed technology firm, is in the midst of acquiring an 80% stake in Rymnet Solutions Sdn Bhd for RM52.5 million. This strategic acquisition is aimed at enhancing its existing IT solutions by integrating human resources (HR) management system mod...

Rymnet to drive half of Radiant Globaltech’s future profits

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda reiterated his view that the bank needs to carefully watch various risks without signalling the likelihood of an interest rate hike next month.

BOJ’s Ueda avoids giving clear hint on chances of January hike

Bangladesh authorities are investigating Singaporean billionaire Saiful Alam Masud for alleged financial crimes, including money laundering, the Straits Times reported on Wednesday. He denied wrongdoing.

Bangladesh probes Singaporean tycoon Saiful Alam — report

Amid escalating concerns about online harm in the country, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has introduced a regulatory framework for social media services and internet messaging service providers. This initiative signals a pivotal shift in digital safety, accountabil...

My Say: Navigating digital accountability and safety under a new licensing framework

South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol did not respond on Wednesday to a second summons by anti-corruption authorities who, along with prosecutors, are investigating his short-lived martial law decree issued early this month.

South Korea's Yoon defies second agency summons over martial law

China approved a value-added tax (VAT) law on Wednesday to take effect on Jan 1, 2026, the official Xinhua said, bringing into one document previous regulations that have included exempting items from the tax.

China approves value-added tax law, taking effect in 2026

The new geopolitics after the first Cold War undermines peace, sustainability and human development. Hegemonic priorities continue to threaten humanity’s well-being and prospects for progress.

End of the first Cold War

The end of the first Cold War has been interpreted in va...

My Say: New geopolitics worse for Global South

President Joe Biden signed 50 bills into law on Tuesday that include making the bald eagle the country's official bird and one that stops members of Congress from collecting their pensions if convicted of crimes.

Biden signs 50 bills into law, makes bald eagle the country's official bird

China refrained from cutting the interest rate and drained the most cash since 2014 with a one-year policy tool, keeping its powder dry ahead of possible escalation in trade tensions with the US next year.

China keeps key rate steady as it withdraws most cash since 2014

Honda and Nissan expect big benefits from their potential merger to create the world's third-largest auto group but intense competition from China raises questions about whether they can make it work in time.

Honda, Nissan tie-up requires something neither can spare: time

China refrained from cutting the interest rate and drained the most cash since 2014 with a one-year policy tool, keeping its powder dry ahead of possible escalation in trade tensions with the US next year.

The government has initiated an administrative (sunset) review of anti-dumping duties on imports of cold rolled coils of iron, or non-alloy steel, and of width more than 1,300mm, originating or exported from China, South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.

Govt initiates sunset review of anti-dumping duties for iron or non-alloy steel cold rolled coils

The King and Queen of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Raja Zarith Sofiah, have extended their Christmas greetings to all Malaysians who are celebrating.

King, Queen extend Christmas greetings

Apple has asked to participate in Google's upcoming US antitrust trial over online search, saying it cannot rely on Google to defend revenue-sharing agreements that send the iPhone maker billions of dollars each year for making Google the default search engine on its Safari browser.

Apple seeks to defend Google's billion-dollar payments in search case

China approved a value-added tax (VAT) law on Wednesday to take effect on Jan 1, 2026, the official Xinhua said, bringing into one document previous regulations that have included exempting items from the tax.

President Joe Biden signed 50 bills into law on Tuesday that include making the bald eagle the country's official bird and one that stops members of Congress from collecting their pensions if convicted of crimes.

A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation rose to 3.0% in November, accelerating for a second straight month, data showed on Wednesday, backing up the central bank's view that rising wages are prodding more firms to pass on higher costs.

Japan corporate service inflation rises, bolsters BOJ rate-hike odds