Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Bar has filed for judicial review to challenge the decision of the Federal Territories Pardons Board (FTPB) to halve former prime minister Najib Razak’s jail sentence and reduce the fine in his SRC International corruption conviction.

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Bar has urged the government to remove a provision in the Cyber Security Bill 2024 that gives the federal and state governments immunity from prosecution under the proposed legislation.

PUTRAJAYA: The 14th edition of the Legal Year opening got off to a rousing start with a short procession by the legal fraternity, a ceremony that has its roots in the United Kingdom.

Kuala Lumpur: There is nothing to restrict the public prosecutor from discontinuing a criminal case against an accused person even after his defence is called, the High Court heard today.

PETALING JAYA: Stiff competition in criminal law practice has led to some lawyers indulging in unethical practices to secure cases, a senior practitioner said.

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Bar has acted against a lawyer for violating the Legal Profession Act 1976 by guaranteeing the acquittal of a man and his release from prison in exchange for money.

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Bar has applied for leave to commence judicial review proceedings over Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in his Yayasan Akalbudi case.

PETALING JAYA: Prominent lawyer Shafee Abdullah’s bid for a seat in the next Bar Council term, which now sees a record number of candidates vying for the 16 slots, has set tongues wagging as to whether he is eyeing the president’s post.