Azalina details judicial misconduct powers after lawyers' march

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The government has moved to address mounting concerns over judicial independence by outlining existing constitutional safeguards provided for under the law.
The response followed the Malaysian Bar's march yesterday, demanding judicial independence.
In a statement today, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said said that...

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13MP to dominate upcoming Dewan Rakyat session, expected to run late into the night, says Speaker

Borneo Post

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Borneo Post

13MP to dominate upcoming Dewan Rakyat session, expected to run late into the night, says Speaker

Johari says his office has received a wide range of motions from the MPs, indicating a packed and intense session ahead. – Bernama photo SUNGAI PETANI (July 18): The upcoming Dewan Rakyat session, scheduled to begin next Monday until August 28, is expected to run into the night with the main focus being the tabling and debate of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said his office has received a wide range of motions from the honourable Members of Parliament (MPs), indicating a packed and intense session ahead. 'So I call on the people on the ground, when the 13MP is tabled, they have to inform their MPs about what they want to be raised in Parliament. 'Tag their MPs (on social media) so that their voices can be heard. Don't wait until the MPs return to their constituencies to complain. Raise the issue while Parliament is in session,' he said after officiating the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) at Taman Pekan Baru today. Johari said the sitting will probably be extended into the night to accommodate the packed schedule, beginning daily at 10am and possibly continuing until 10pm or 11pm. Johari noted that the tabling of the 13MP is particularly significant as Malaysia holds the Asean Chairmanship this year, and it offers an opportunity to showcase the country's resilience and progress amid global uncertainties. In another development, he urged the public to fully utilise services made available at NADI centres to improve their livelihoods and economic opportunities. 'NADI isn't just about digital access or community programmes. It can be a one-stop centre for people to obtain vital information and explore business opportunities. 'It's a platform to gain knowledge not only academically but also across various fields. I encourage youth, especially, to take advantage of these centres to learn and engage with their communities,' he said. NADI Taman Pekan Baru, which began operations on Feb 9, is one of four new centres established in Kedah under the '1 DUN 1 NADI' initiative, bringing the total number of NADI centres in the state to 81. – Bernama Dewan Rakyat Johari Abdul Nadi parliament session tabling of 13MP

[UPDATED] Paris court concludes hearing on Sulu award dispute, decision expected Dec 9

New Straits Times

37 minutes ago

New Straits Times

[UPDATED] Paris court concludes hearing on Sulu award dispute, decision expected Dec 9

KUALA LUMPUR: The Paris Court of Appeal has reserved its decision until Dec 9 on Malaysia's bid to annul the US$14.9 billion (RM70 billion) final award in the arbitration case filed by individuals claiming to be heirs of the defunct Sulu Sultanate. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, in a statement, said the court concluded its hearing on the merits for the annulment of the final award in the case. "During the hearing, the claimants attempted to postpone the proceedings to enable them to respond to the written opinion of the Public Prosecutor of France. "However, the court did not allow the motion for postponement and continued with the proceedings," she said. Azalina said Malaysia continues to place its confidence in the French judicial process and hopes the decision will bring a definitive end to what she described as illegal global enforcement attempts by the so-called Sulu claimants. The hearing comes after the French Court of Cassation on Nov 6 last year upheld a previous ruling that denied enforcement of the Partial Award, which had affirmed the arbitrator's jurisdiction in the case. Azalina said the government remains firmly committed to defending Malaysia's sovereignty, sovereign immunity, and national interests against all unlawful challenges. "Malaysia is also working to promote a global framework that places transparency at the centre of third-party litigation funding, to ensure such mechanisms are not misused as instruments of lawfare against sovereign states. "International arbitration must be protected from attempts to extort sovereign states under the guise of arbitration claims," she added. She said the government would continue to take all necessary measures to protect the integrity of international arbitration from exploitation.

Coalition Of Youth Wings Hand Memorandum Against Nick Adams' Nomination As US Ambassador To Malaysia

Barnama

an hour ago

Barnama

Coalition Of Youth Wings Hand Memorandum Against Nick Adams' Nomination As US Ambassador To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- A coaltion of youth wings, including PKR Youth, handed an official memorandum to the United States (US) embassy in Kuala Lumpur to protest the nomination of Nick Adams as US Ambassador to Malaysia. PKR Youth deputy chief Izuan Kassim said that three representatives were allowed into the embassy grounds and were informed that the memorandum would be handed to the US administration for further consideration. The coalition is seeking that the nomination be withdrawn and a more moderate, professional candicate who respects Malaysia's sensitivites be appointed.