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Najib seeks to recuse CJ from hearing his final appeal

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is seeking to recuse Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat from hearing his final appeal in relation to the SRC International Sdn Bhd case. The former premier’s lead counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik told the court that the defence filed the application to recuse the top judge late last night. He […]

All courts to resume full operations from July 1

PUTRAJAYA: Chief Justice Tan Sri Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat has ordered all courts nationwide to resume full operations from July 1. This was in line with the recovery movement control order (RMCO) announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Sunday and a statement by Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Mohd Zuki […]

Cases set for open court hearing to begin in stages from May 13

PUTRAJAYA: Cases set for an open court hearing will begin in stages from May 13. According to a statement issued by the corporate communications unit of the Federal Court Chief Registrar’s Office (PKPMP), Chief Justice Tan Sri Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat has also ordered a number of court services to begin operating today (May 4). Among the services set […]

Courts continue to function to ensure justice

PUTRAJAYA: The courts will continue to operate but in a more limited scope to ensure continuous access to justice, said Chief Justice Tan Sri Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. In her statement, she said the Malaysian Judiciary was adapting to keep its processes and services running despite the Covid-19 pandemic. “It is unrealistic and impossible for the courts to […]

Consider danger of spread of Covid-19 in prisons when imposing sentences

PUTRAJAYA: Chief Justice Tan Sri Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat urged judicial officers to consider the issue of the risk of spreading Covid-19 facing prisons in the country when imposing sentences on violations of the movement control order (MCO). According to a statement issued by the Federal Court Chief Registrar’s Office Corporate Communication Unit (PKPMP), taking into account the provision of penalties under the […]