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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
A-GC: Anwar's royal pardon followed proper constitutional process
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) has refuted claims by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that the royal pardon granted to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in 2018 was invalid. In a statement today, the A-GC said it took serious note of Dr Mahathir's remarks, in which the former prime minister alleged that the pardon did not go through the proper process, namely a meeting of the Pardons Board. "The A-GC emphasises that the 51st Meeting of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya was held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at 11am at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur. "The meeting was chaired by the 15th king of Malaysia, Sultan Muhammad V, and attended by Dr Mahathir himself in his capacity as prime minister at the time." As such, the A-GC said, based on the advice of the Pardons Board, His Majesty consented to grant a full royal pardon to Anwar and ordered his immediate release, effective from the date of the board meeting. It also said that the then attorney-general had provided a written legal opinion for the board's consideration in accordance with Clause (9), Article 42 of the Federal Constitution. "The A-GC views this matter seriously as it involves constitutional and institutional interests. Any statement that may mislead the public regarding the Pardons Board's decision is wholly inappropriate," it said.
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar's constitutional question to federal court not aimed at absolute immunity
KUALA LUMPUR: The application by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to refer several constitutional questions to the Federal Court, under Article 128(2) of the Federal Constitution and Section 84 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964, is not intended to create absolute immunity for any individual. According to the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC), these questions raise new and unprecedented constitutional issues, particularly concerning the relationship between civil litigation and the ability of a sitting prime minister to effectively perform executive functions. The A-GC said that the eight questions include, among others, whether civil actions related to pre-office conduct can proceed if they undermine the prime minister's ability to govern. "Whether the Constitution implicitly requires judicial threshold review in such cases, and whether Articles 5(1), 8(1), 39, 40, and 43 of the Constitution support procedural protection to safeguard the separation of powers and institutional stability," the A-GC said in a statement released today. The A-GC clarified that these questions are structural in nature regarding constitutional governance, not about personal immunity. The AG-C added that the constitutional reference process was established to enable the High Court and Federal Court to make conclusive determinations on such issues. The A-GC respects the integrity of this constitutional mechanism and will evaluate any request for intervention based on legal merit and public interest, rather than politically charged sentiments. Furthermore, the A-GC stressed that any decision regarding the effect of constitutional provisions rests solely within the jurisdiction of the Federal Court under Article 128(2) of the Constitution. On May 27, the Prime Minister applied to refer eight legal questions to the Federal Court for decision. This application includes the question of whether he possesses immunity from a civil suit filed by his former researcher, Yusoff Rawther, four years ago. Anwar also requested the court to consider whether the lawsuit impacts his ability to carry out executive duties and undermines the principle of separation of powers guaranteed by the constitution.
The Star
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
No further action on Teoh Beng Hock's death, says AG's Chambers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has directed that no further action (NFA) be taken in connection with the death of Teoh Beng Hock, which occurred on July 16, 2009 outside a fifth-floor corridor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam, Selangor. In a statement today, it said the decision was made after reviewing and studying all the evidence in the investigation papers submitted by the Royal Malaysia Police. "A review of all the evidence found insufficient proof to establish any offence against any individual under the law. Therefore, the instruction given is for no further action to be taken in relation to this investigation paper,' the statement read. On Nov 21 last year, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ordered the police to complete the investigation into Teoh's death within six months. Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh (now a Court of Appeal Judge) issued the order after allowing a judicial review application by the late Teoh's parents against the Inspector-General of Police, PDRM's Director of Criminal Investigation, PDRM, and the Malaysian government as the first to fourth respondents. Teoh was found dead after giving a statement at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office on the 14th floor of Plaza Masalam. He was the political secretary to Seri Kembangan assemblyman Ean Yong Hian Wah, who at the time was Selangor's state executive councillor for local government, illegal factory legalisation and new village development. On Jan 5, 2011, the Shah Alam Coroner's Court ruled that Teoh's death in 2009 was neither suicide nor homicide, and found no involvement of third parties in his death. On July 21, 2011, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Teoh's death concluded that he died by suicide. However, on Sept 5, 2014, the Court of Appeal overturned the open verdict in Teoh's death and ruled that his death resulted from unlawful acts by unknown person(s). - Bernama
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Teen driver in deadly Honda Jazz crash seeks A-GC review
SEREMBAN: The Sessions Court here today set June 26 for a decision on the representation submitted by a 17-year-old Honda Jazz driver accused of causing the deaths of three teenagers in Senawang in March. Magistrate Nurul Azuin Mohd Talhah fixed the date after defence counsel Johan Radzi informed the court that the representation would be submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC). Earlier, prosecuting officer Assistant Superintendent M. Shanmugavell of the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department said that the prosecution was ready to hand over the relevant documents to the defence. The teenager faces a charge of driving dangerously and causing the deaths of Muhammad Aidil Ramdan Abdullah, 15; Muhammad Aswari Lotpi, 16; and Aisar Azim Abdullah, 17. The charge, framed under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, carries a penalty of five to 10 years' imprisonment and a fine ranging from RM20,000 to RM50,000, upon conviction. He also faces a second charge under Section 26(1) of the same Act for driving without a valid licence. If convicted, the offence is punishable with a fine of between RM300 and RM2,000, imprisonment of up to three months, or both.
Rakyat Post
08-05-2025
- Rakyat Post
Acid Attack Case On Footballer Faisal Halim Classified As NFA
Subscribe to our FREE About a year ago, on 5 May, 2024, national footballer Faisal Halim was the unfortunate victim of an acid attack that occurred outside a shopping mall in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya. The Selangor Football Club athlete suffered fourth-degree burns on his face and other parts of his body after being splashed with liquid corrosive acid. There was a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera footage of the attack, where the suspect could be seen splashing Faisal with acid before getting away on a motorcycle with another man. Police then launched an investigation which led to the arrest of two men suspected to have been involved in the attack. The first suspect, a man in his 20s, was detained in Pandan Indah, Ampang, shortly after the attack. However, police later determined that he was not involved in the assault, as the motorcycle registration number linked to the crime scene was found to be fake and matched his by coincidence. Despite this, he was The second suspect, who was in his 30s, was apprehended in Bandar Baru Bangi, Kajang, and remanded for five days to assist with the investigation. Reports indicated that he had a READ MORE: Faisal disappointed as authorities are not pursuing the case further In a statement released by the law firm representing Faisal today (8 May), it was confirmed that the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has officially classified the case as 'no futher action', or NFA. The decision was made after police investigations failed to identify any suspect despite 'exhaustive efforts'. 'Our client is understandably very disappointed by the outcome. Throughout the investigation, we took several proactive steps to ensure this case received the attention it deserved. 'We have fully cooperated with the Royal Malaysia Police and sent formal letters to several key institutions, including the Dewan Rakyat Speaker, the Home Ministry, and the AGC, urging that the case be treated with priority,' said the legal team Mohd Ashraf, Nik Zarith & Co. NFA, Tiada petunjuk, Faisal kecewa. — Zulhelmi Zainal Azam (@zulhelmizainal1) Looking at the comments section, many Malaysians are not happy with this outcome. Some wondered why the CCTV camera footage was not helpful. Two other footballers were attacked before and after Faisal's case The attack on Faisal was part of a disturbing series of violent incidents targeting Malaysian footballers within a short period. Three days before the acid attack on Faisal, Terengganu FC member Akhyar Rashid was A couple days after Faisal was attacked, two men on a motorcycle took a However until today, there has been no evidence that these three attacks were connected. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
