Economic activities will continue to function during state of emergency

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin expounded that the country’s economic activities will continue to function throughout the duration of the state of emergency, but is subject to compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the re-implementation of the movement control order (MCO). The Prime Minister said the government would ensure that economic activities […]

Lawyers want criminal proceedings to continue with restricted access

KUALA LUMPUR: To ensure continued access to justice during the extended movement control order (MCO), criminal proceedings should be continued with restricted access, says legal fraternity. Prominent lawyer Datuk N. Sivananthan said the authorities should allow criminal courts to operate by allowing only allowing relevant parties such as the judge, prosecutor, lawyer and the accused person to be present. “Criminal […]

MH17 trial to continue with limited presence

By Suriati Sidek Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR: The trial of the four men accused of shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, will continue on March 23 as scheduled before the District Court of The Hague, but with a limited presence due to Covid-19. According to the website of the District Court of The Hague in the […]