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Introduction Rideable suitcases, similar to electric scooters, are often powered by lithium-ion batteries, making them useful for short-distance travel, particularly in airports. Many of these rideable suitcases can reach speeds of up to 13 km/h, which is similar to the…
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…
Introduction On average, two children below the age of 18 went missing in Malaysia every day from 2021 to 2023. According to Bukit Aman Sexual, Women and Child Investigation Division chief assistant director Siti Kamsiah Hassan, between 2021 and 2023,…
Bukit Aman will probe further over 90 reports of misuse of MyKad during polling day for the six-state elections. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the reports were made when voters discovered that their MyKad was used by…
The prosecution will also seek a stay of proceedings for Muhyiddin Yassin’s money laundering charges pending the appeal. PETALING JAYA: The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) will appeal against the High Court’s decision to acquit former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin of four…
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…
Penal Code Malaysia (Law of Malaysia Act 574) 1. Section 294 Obscene songs Whoever, to the annoyance of others – (b) sings, recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words in or near any public place, shall be punished…
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…
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…
A directive from Bank Negara Malaysia (“BNM”) stating that banks must immediately cease charging “loan documentation fees” on housing loans (for conventional loans) and housing financing (for Islamic financing) documentation took effect on 1 February 2023. Context Whenever a borrower…
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…
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 have been made to the Employment Act 1955 and according to the Human Resources Minister, M Saravanan, said amendments are slated to come into effect on 1 January 2023. The Employment (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2022 will also…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…