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The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act (Act 852)
On 25th September 2024, Health Ministry said that the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act (Act 852) will officially take effect on October 1. The Act covers regulations on the registration, sale, packaging, labelling and the prohibition of…
Missing Children in Malaysia
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Bukit Aman probing MyKad misuse cases during state polls
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Muhyiddin succeeds in bid to get power abuse charges quashed.
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Animal Cruelty On The Rise In Malaysia
There is a worrying trend of rising animal mistreatment in Malaysia. Cruel treatment of an animal harms a sentient being. This act of animal cruelty is not unintentional. Given that it is a deliberate act against a living person, it…
10 Unfamiliar Laws of Malaysia
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New Rules for Foreign Artists
The guidelines from the Central Agency for Application of Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (Puspal) have been amended to include new rules. The new guidelines are said to take effect in 2024. So, what has been added? 1) Days…
Muhyiddin Arrested and Charged
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (“MACC”) released a media statement on the 9th of March confirming the arrest of former prime minister, and current Bersatu president, Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Mahiaddin bin Md Yasin (also known as Muhyiddin Yassin). The MACC…
Loan Documentation Fee Abolished
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GE15: 7 Things that you should know
Following the announcement of by Election Commission, Malaysia’s 15th general election will be held on 19 November 2022. MALAYSIA’S 15th GENERAL ELECTION IS AROUND THE CORNER!! Here are the 7 things that you should know. 1. How to know if you…
Housewives’ Social Security Scheme (SKSSR)
The Housewives’ Social Security Scheme, also known as Skim Keselamatan Sosial Suri Rumah (“SKSSR”), is an insurance protection scheme for housewives. This insurance protection scheme exists because wives who do housework are at risk of accidents while carrying out their…
Amendments to the Employment Act 1955
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[Member] Final SRC Appeal: Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Hj Abd Razak v Pendakwa Raya
Introduction The appellant, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Haji Abdul Razak was charged with seven offences against his conduct in relation to a company called SRC International Sdn Bhd (‘SRC’). The High Court found him…
The Federal Court’s Decision on Najib’s Adjournment Application
The Federal Court has refused Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application to postpone his final appeal involving the SRC International case. Introduction For context, the learned counsel for the appellant (Datuk Seri Najib Razak) had moved to adjourn the hearing of…
Malaysian Mothers: Right to Confer Citizenship to Their Overseas-born Children
Recently, the Court of Appeal had reversed the High Court’s decision in Suraini Kempe (Presiden dan pemegang jawatan Persatuan Kebajikan Sokongan Keluarga Selangor & Kuala lumpur (Malaysian Frontiers)) & Ors v Kerajaan Malaysia & Ors. This has been viewed as…
Crackhouse Comedy Club case
We’ve all heard of the Crackhouse Comedy Club fiasco by now but what actually happened? How it began A video was posted on TikTok belonging to an account named “@mie_8099” depicting a woman removing her tudung and baju kurung after…
[Member] Introduction of Flexible Working Arrangement
Employees seeking flexibility in their working hours may apply for flexible working arrangements (FWA) with their respective employers under the amendment to the Employment Act 1955 which will come into force on September 1st. This means that the Employment Act…
Walk for Judicial Independence
What is it? Organised by the Malaysian Bar, it was originally intended to be a march to Parliament on the 17th of June. However, the police disallowed the march. As such, the peaceful protest was held at Padang Merbok, beginning…
Government To Abolish Mandatory Death Penalty
The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) shared a statement on the 10th of June stating that, “The government has agreed to abolish mandatory death penalties in this country with substitute punishments at the discretion of the…
