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* PTPTN allocates RM47.8mil in advance loans for July 2025 intake
* Married couple arrested for prostitution and distribution of pornographic videos
* Cops launch manhunt after shooting outside school in George Town
* Malaysia's first Orang Asli principal gets award for her contributions to education
* Housing Ministry pledges full cooperation in MACC's probe of the MyKiosk tender
* Negri to ban alcohol consumption in certain public areas, including parks and beaches
* Najib did not make reasonable effort to obtain 'royal addendum', apex court hears
* Cabinet meeting discussed chief justice appointment, says Fahmi
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* Investigation into Pamela's disappearance still active, says cops
* Investment agent in the dock over lewd pics of hubby's second wife
* Johor cops bust syndicate that sold drugs through messaging app
* Rape suspect jailed eight months for fleeing custody
* Perak cops probing origins of mortar shell found near Menora Tunnel
* Mining bribery case: Dr Gunsalam urges PBS members to keep serving the people amid graft claims
* MACC begins investigation into MyKiosk project
* Buckle up: JPJ deploys undercover tactics to catch errant bus drivers, passengers
* Johor led all states in GDP growth last year, says exco man
* Three decomposing bodies found in Seremban house
* The climb to Sarawak's Pinnacles is brutal, breathtaking, and totally worth it
* Apex court rejects Najib's bid to block AG's appeal
* Murder victim's housemate gave keys to boyfriend, say police
Singapore
* Two men charged in Singapore over fatal accident between two ships near Pedra Branca island
* Man in Singapore on trial for raping drunken woman after offering to drive her and her friend home
* Singapore and Cambodia to expand collaboration in renewable energy, carbon markets and agri-trade
* Three weeks' jail for Singaporean man who touched himself on train, flicked bodily fluid on female passenger
* The romance continues: Former 'Singapore girl', 77, returns to Osaka Expo after 55 years
* Three in four in Singapore not able to identify deepfake content: Cyber Security Agency survey
* Singapore security firm to stop tracking live location of front-line officers on sick leave after union intervention
* Judge rejects Singapore woman's claim that she owns 99% of Bukit Timah condo mostly paid for by ex-boyfriend
* Anti-scam law allows police to seize bank accounts
* Rude shock for S'porean drivers
* Singapore's ByteDance food poisoning: Catering firm convicted after cockroach infestation found on premises
Indonesia
* Femicide on rise in Indonesia amid legal, enforcement gaps
* Indonesia eases regulation on franchising businesses
* Indonesian manufacturing slows down as demand fizzles further
Thailand
* Thai DPM Phumtham to be appointed caretaker PM in special Cabinet meeting Thursday (July 3)
* Thaksin attends second day of prosecution witness hearing in royal defamation case
* Top hotels suspend bookings under 'Half-Half Thai Travel 2025' scheme due to system glitches
* Thai veteran politician set for single day as acting PM
* Thai leader's suspension deals new blow to battered economy
* The Shinawatras: Thailand's 21st century political clan
* Double whammy for Shinawatras
Philippines
* Fewer weddings, more live-ins: Filipino families are changing and the numbers prove it
* Philippines biodiversity hotspot Palawan pushes back on mining
* Govt bars ex-Philippine senator over maritime claims
Vietnam
* Vietnam court sentences 11 to death for drug trafficking: state media
* Nha Trang tops list of favourite destinations for S. Korean tourists
* Indian PM says sharing Buddha's relics with Vietnam is a cultural phenomenon
Myanmar
* Myanmar's famed Shwedagon Pagoda attracts over 3.5 million visitors in first half of 2025
* Four mild earthquakes recorded in Myanmar, Vietnam and Nicobar Islands
* Three killed, and 25 injured in attack by KNLA and PDF in southern central Myanmar
Cambodia
* Cambodian leader warns Thailand: Don't cross the line on disputed areas
* Cambodia apprehends 12,728 drug suspects, with 1.46 tonnes of narcotics in H1 2025
* The tensions with Cambodia that led to the suspension of Thailand's prime minister
Laos
* Laos makes global call for stronger domestic resource mobilisation
* US tariffs will have significant impact on Lao economy, economists warn
* Lao journalists encourage green reporting for social media users
Brunei
* Brunei national flag hoisted marking start of Sultan's birthday celebrations
* Collaboration between Brunei and Sabah boosts regional air connectivity, tourism
* Brunei business conference spotlights innovation-driven growth
Aseanplus
* Welcome to the year 2025 - It has to be seen as the year of comebacks for the legendary stars of Malaysian music
* PM Anwar meets up with Muslims in Italy
* PM Anwar meets with Italian industry leaders on his second day in Europe
* Italy seeks economic and trade partnership with Malaysia
* Malaysia sees Italy as key strategic partner, says Anwar
* Anwar arrives in Rome for a three-day official visit
* HK actor Alfred Cheung praises Ipoh hor fun: 'Best Cantonese dish I've had in decades'
* How does long-term exercise slow ageing? Chinese scientists have an answer
* John Lee vows to be 'reformer' as Hong Kong shows benefits of security to world
* Cricket-India's omission of Bumrah causes widespread bafflement
* Suaram seeks repeal of restrictive assembly law
* Blast kills four Pakistani officials, 11 injured: police
* Ex-TVB actor Ai Wai opens up about wife's death, says he's emotionally unstable
* Pakistan flash floods, heavy rain kill 64 in a week: govt
* Two men suspected of sexually assaulting woman in Tokyo; allegedly claimed to be water inspectors to enter home
* RON97, diesel prices down three sen in Peninsular Malaysia
* Four-year-old girl rescued from kidnappers, two accused held in India
* MACC probing Singapore tycoon linked to Sabah mining scandal
* Sandakan's only govt hospital facing severe parking woes
* Australia says it cancelled Kanye West's visa over 'Heil Hitler' song
* 2,000-year-old steel acupuncture needles unearthed in China's Jiangxi province
* Zul Ariffin loses 20kg in 2 months for new movie role, intense training caused 'blackouts, nosebleed, migraines'
* Australian inquiry finds Indigenous people faced genocide
* M5.5 earthquake hits Japan's Kagoshima prefecture islands; no tsunami warning issued
* Japan updates 'megaquake' preparedness plan
* Oil prices little changed as expectations for OPEC+ increase weigh
* Australian moth uses the night sky as a guiding compass
* Militants in Pakistan storm a police station and set fire to banks, killing a boy
* Foreign students eager to stay and work in South Korea: Survey
* India keen to simplify OCI applications for Malaysian Indians: High Commissioner
* India chemical factory blast death toll rises to 45
* TVB star Katy Kung denies rumours of frequenting racecourse to 'hunt for a rich husband'
* China braces for more heavy rain as floods kill several people
* Inbound tourism fuels land price surge across Japan
* Australia vows tougher childcare laws after worker charged with child sex offences
* Celebrating fresh food and real people at Queensland's Tamborine Mountain region
* Australia's Qantas says six million customer accounts accessed in cyber hack
* Dalai Lama says institution of Dalai Lama will continue
* Alibaba Cloud announces new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines
* Japan leads Asian stocks lower on tariff angst
* Snake on a plane delays a flight in Australia
* 'Squid Game' stocks sink as blockbuster ends with mixed reviews
* 4 Timor-Leste social enterprises that empower youth and women
* Israel urges China to pressure Iran to rein in nuclear ambitions
* Bank Negara says ringgit is market-determined
* 'No hope on my salary': Young South Koreans turn to early investing
* Bursa Malaysia trends higher, boosted by PETRONAS-linked stocks
* Matcha: the Japanese tea taking over the world
* Tariff: Positive response from US to Malaysia's approach
* Ringgit rises as US dollar weakens on fiscal worries
* HK actor Sean Lau says his perspective on fatherhood changed after starring in 'Papa'
* Video shows drone rescuing stranded man during flood in China
* Malaysia leads Asean cybersecurity charge
* How a conflict strains pop culture
* Central cities fight floods unleashed by record rain
* Remembering the child victims
* Seoul trails abuzz with unwelcome 'lovebugs'
* At least 36 killed in factory blast
* Kim honours troops killed in Russian war

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Ex-AG Tommy Thomas wins appeal to recuse trial judge

Free Malaysia Today

33 minutes ago

Free Malaysia Today

Ex-AG Tommy Thomas wins appeal to recuse trial judge

Tommy Thomas, who was attorney-general from June 2018 to February 2020, denied any abuse of power and said prosecution decisions were made only after reviewing investigation papers from the relevant agencies. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA : The Court of Appeal has allowed former attorney-general (AG) Tommy Thomas's appeal to recuse a High Court judge from hearing a malicious prosecution lawsuit filed by former minister Shahrir Samad. Justice Faizah Jamaludin said a superior court bench would be in a better position to assess whether there was any bias on the part of the trial judge, Justice Roz Mawar Rozain, as they were not involved in the case. 'We perceive that there is a real danger of bias on the part of the trial judge, even if it might be unintentional. 'We order the judge to be recused from hearing the trial and all related proceedings,' said Faizah, who read the broad grounds of the unanimous decision. Justices Supang Lian and Ahmad Fairuz Zainol Abidin were also on the panel. The bench also ordered Shahrir to pay Thomas RM30,000 in costs. Shahrir, a former Johor Bahru MP, filed the suit in December 2022, naming Thomas, former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Latheefa Koya, MACC, and the government as defendants. The suit centres on a RM1 million cheque from former prime minister Najib Razak, said to be intended for housing project restoration in Larkin, Johor. Thomas, who was attorney-general from June 2018 to February 2020, denies any abuse of power and says prosecution decisions were made only after reviewing investigation papers from the relevant agencies. Faizah today said that the trial judge had predetermined the weight of the evidence before the trial of the civil suit by Shahrir began. She said the trial judge had summarised the contents of Thomas's memoir, 'My Story: Justice in the Wilderness', in her own words rather than reproducing Shahrir's pleadings. Faizah also said it was not true that Thomas had lobbied for the AG's post and that of the public prosecutor. Similarly, Roz Mawar's remark that Thomas had played a part in toppling the Barisan Nasional (BN) government prior to being named as AG in June 2018 was false, she said. She said Thomas's lawyer, Alan Adrian Gomez, had submitted that BN was only voted out in the 14th general election. Faizah also said that Thomas never suggested in his memoir that he had pressured MACC to investigate Shahrir. 'He only urged for a speedier and thorough investigation into Felda, Felcra and Mara by MACC,' she said. Faizah said the claim of malicious prosecution was not written in the memoir but only pleaded by Shahrir. Gomez, who appeared with Mervyn Lai and Haikaldin Mahyidin, told reporters that parties would appear before the trial judge on Aug 11. Lawyer Firoz Hussein Ahmad Jamaludin said he would take instructions from Shahrir on whether to file an appeal in the Federal Court.

[UPDATED] Former A-G Thomas wins appeal to recuse High Court judge in Shahrir's suit

New Straits Times

33 minutes ago

New Straits Times

[UPDATED] Former A-G Thomas wins appeal to recuse High Court judge in Shahrir's suit

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today allowed former attorney-general Tommy Thomas's appeal to reinstate his recusal application against Judge Roz Mawar Rozain from hearing Tan Sri Shahrir Samad's malicious prosecution suit against him. A three-member bench led by Datuk Supang Lian made the decision on the grounds that a superior court would be better positioned to decide on the allegation of bias, as it was not involved in the trial proceedings. The other members of the panel were appellate court judges Datuk Faizah Jamaludin and Datuk Ahmad Fairuz Zainol Abidin. Faizah, when delivering the ruling, said the court agreed there was a real danger of bias if Judge Roz Mawar were to preside over the case, even if the bias was unintentional. She said the court found that the High Court judge's findings were not based on the book authored by the appellant (Thomas) or on the pleadings (defence) filed by the respondent (Shahrir). She said the court found that the judge's remarks were formed from her own personal opinion and not based on the merits, and that the judge's findings in the application to strike out the suit were unnecessary. "As informed and fair-minded observers, based on the facts and circumstances of this case, we are of the view that the findings and observations raise a real risk of bias on the part of the judge. "If this court finds that a real risk of bias exists, even if the lower court held otherwise, this appeal ought to be allowed. "The judge in question should have recused herself from hearing any proceedings related to this case," she said. The court also awarded RM30,000 in costs to Thomas. Roz Mawar had dismissed Thomas's recusal application in January this year, ruling that it lacked merit. This followed her decision in July 2024 to also reject Thomas' application to strike out Shahrir's suit. She ruled that the former Johor Baru member of Parliament's claim did not amount to an abuse of court process and should be heard in full. Shahrir filed the suit against Thomas, former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Latheefa Koya, the MACC and the government, citing malicious prosecution, malicious investigation, and wrongful arrest. He alleged that Thomas had prematurely authorised his prosecution before the investigation was complete, particularly in relation to a charge for allegedly failing to declare RM1 million received from former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to the Inland Revenue Board. Shahrir was fully acquitted in January 2023 after the prosecution withdrew the case.

[TOP NEWS PODCAST] Muda in Motion & Rebellion

Sinar Daily

an hour ago

Sinar Daily

[TOP NEWS PODCAST] Muda in Motion & Rebellion

04 Jul 2025 12:37pm [TOP NEWS PODCAST] Muda in Motion & Rebellion Muda has been making headlines - but what's really happening behind the scenes? In this episode of Top News Podcast, we dive deep into the party's current direction, internal pressures, and ongoing struggles within Malaysia's political landscape. Joining us is Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz, Muda's Acting President and Puteri Wangsa Assemblywoman. She opens up about her journey in the opposition, the emotional toll of political battles, and the realities of being a young leader in a system built to resist change. From the renewed protests against MACC Chief Azam Baki to Syed Saddiq's ongoing court case, Amira offers a raw and honest take on what it means to fight for accountability when the institutions meant to protect justice seem to shield power instead. She also talks about the rising cost of living, how it's affecting everyday Malaysians, and why youth voices especially students are more important than ever. Amira reflects on the double standards faced by opposition reps, including her own challenges funding her constituency with a limited budget despite serving over 120,000 voters. #SinarDaily #TopNewsPodcast #AmiraAisya #Muda #YouthInPolitics #MalaysiaPolitics #OppositionVoices #SyedSaddiq #UndurAzamBaki #StudentActivism #HakRakyat #Reformasi More Like This