Dr. P. Ramasamy dropped his defamation case against Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow at Sessions Court today. Judge Helmi Ghani recorded the consent judgment after Ramasamy's lawyer informed the court his client would not refile. The former deputy chief minister had sued Chow over a Facebook post from October 2023 that allegedly damaged his reputation. Ramasamy's legal team confirmed the permanent withdrawal through lawyer Shamsher Thind Singh. Chow's representation came from lawyer A. Ruebankumar.
The Penang Development Corporation simultaneously withdrew its defamation suit against Ramasamy over the same matter. Both parties agreed to drop their cases without any cost orders. The dispute centered on a canceled land transaction...
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim explored the botanical gardens at his royal residence today. The monarch toured the extensive plant collection housed within the Johor Grand Palace complex. Social media updates documented his journey through the carefully curated displays of regional flora. State officials plan to promote the gardens as a premier attraction during the 2026 tourism campaign. The facility showcases a diverse array of botanical specimens gathered from across Johor and neighboring regions.
The King completed a lengthy walk spanning more than three kilometers through the palace estate. Johor's Chief Minister, Onn Hafiz Ghazi, joined the royal tour alongside Palace Administrator Azmi Rohani. The trio examined various sections...
Judge Su Tiang Joo ruled that activist lawyer Siti Zabedah Kasim deserved compensation for her wrongful detention at a 2016 private fundraising event. The High Court awarded her RM160,000 after finding that Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department officers had unlawfully arrested her. Two Jawi officials detained Kasim as she left the hotel ballroom where the event took place. The judge determined that the defendants committed misfeasance in public office by conducting an improper raid without following legal procedures. Their actions caused unnecessary fear and violated proper law enforcement protocols.
Kasim received RM100,000 for exemplary damages and RM60,000 for aggravated damages from the court decision. Legal costs of...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed willingness to engage with Umno leadership regarding the contentious royal addendum concerning former premier Najib Razak. The leader spoke after Friday prayers, emphasizing that judicial proceedings must take precedence over political pressure. He acknowledged requests from Umno division chiefs who sought immediate implementation of the decree that would permit Najib's house arrest. Anwar stressed that courts currently handle the matter and any premature action would be inappropriate. He confirmed his readiness to provide clarification to party officials before making decisions.
Recent reports indicate that 160 division leaders from Umno's 191-member assembly endorsed calls for swift action on...
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim declined to address the potential appointment of Nick Adams as America's next ambassador to the Southeast Asian nation. The leader stated that his government would respect established diplomatic procedures when the nomination becomes official. Anwar emphasized that Malaysia maintains positive ties with Washington while ensuring proper consideration of all diplomatic matters. He made these remarks after attending Friday prayers at a local mosque. The prime minister stressed that discussions remain preliminary at this stage.
President Trump selected Adams for the ambassadorial position after describing him as a devoted patriot and successful businessman on social media platforms. Communication...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended his role in judicial appointments after facing weeks of criticism from legal professionals. Speaking to reporters following Friday prayers at Surau Al-Istiqlal, he dismissed accusations that he favored former attorney general Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh for Chief Justice. The prime minister called such claims unfounded political maneuvering by unnamed lawyers. He emphasized that Salleh's name never appeared in discussions with the Conference of Rulers. Anwar stated he has maintained strict boundaries regarding judicial independence throughout his tenure.
The controversy ends with Wan Ahmad Farid's selection as Malaysia's 17th Chief Justice, effective July 28. Farid succeeds Tengku Maimun, who stepped...
A chemical truck accident shut down traffic on the Kesa Highway this morning after the vehicle rolled over and spilled hazardous materials across the roadway. Emergency responders reached the crash site at 10:40 a.m. following reports of the overturned container truck, which had been traveling toward Shah Alam. The overturned vehicle contained ten tanks, each holding 1,000 liters of liquid chemicals, including sulfur, Calcium Carbonate, and Titanium Oxide. Bystanders pulled the injured driver from the wreckage before firefighters arrived on the scene. Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar from the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department confirmed the driver suffered only minor injuries.
Fourteen emergency personnel from Shah Alam and Andalas fire stations...
Highway authorities will implement staged traffic diversions along a central Malaysian expressway section tonight. PLUS Malaysia Berhad announced that gantry installation projects require temporary route changes between Sungai Besi Toll Plaza and UPM Interchange at kilometer marker 309.7. The construction window spans from just after midnight until 5:00 a.m., affecting vehicles traveling in both directions. Drivers heading south from Sungai Besi toward UPM, Kajang, or Bangi must take the detour to the BHP petrol station after passing through the toll plaza. Vehicles traveling north from Bangi or Kajang toward Kuala Lumpur are redirected at the UPM Toll Plaza onto the Sungai Besi Expressway as an alternative route.
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Kuala Lumpur authorities will station more than 2,000 officers across the capital for a demonstration planned at Dataran Merdeka on July 26. Acting police chief Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad announced that organizers had formally notified the Dang Wangi district headquarters about the event. Intelligence estimates suggest between 10,000 and 15,000 participants will attend the gathering. Officers have mapped four assembly locations where demonstrators will congregate before marching to the main venue. The designated meeting spots are Sogo, Masjid Jamek, Masjid Negara and Pasar Seni.
Police will respect citizens' rights to peaceful demonstration while warning against inflammatory behavior. Mohamed Usuf emphasized that authorities will...
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