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Daily Tribune
20 hours ago
- General
- Daily Tribune
HRH Prince Salman appoints directors
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday issued Edict (33) of 2025, appointing a director at the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Waqf, based on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf. Nawaf Mahmood Ahmed Al Jaber shall be appointed as Director of the Licensing Directorate at the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf. HRH Prince Salman also issued Edict (34) of 2025, appointing a director at the Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB), based on a proposal by the President of the SLRB. Abdulrahman Ali Jassim Shuwaiter shall be appointed as the Director of the Directorate of Land Survey at the SLRB, replacing Khalil Ebrahim Dhaen Al Dhaen. The Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments and the President of the SLRB shall implement the provisions of the edicts, which come into effect from the date of its issuance.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- General
- New Straits Times
Teoh Beng Hock's sister demands accountability
KUALA LUMPUR: The sister of Teoh Beng Hock has demanded transparency and accountability from the authorities after the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) and police decided not to pursue further action in the 2009 case. Beng Hock's sister, Lee Lan expressed her dismay over the decision for no further action (NFA), especially given that multiple court rulings had established the death was not due to suicide or an accident. She said that the Court of Appeal had ruled in 2014 that Teoh's death was caused by the actions of individuals, including Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers, and demanded that the police investigate the case under the proper criminal provisions. "The recent police investigation of the case was under Section 342 of the Penal Code for wrongful confinement, instead of provisions appropriate for a homicide case. "The post-mortem revealed serious neck injuries, yet no one has been held is a clear case of homicide," she said at a solidarity event for her brother. She also called for those currently in the government to act appropriately as they had in the past stood by the fact that he was killed. "Those in government now, had in the past stood by the fact that Beng Hock was killed. "Why now NFA? It's a slap on their face (on what they have stood for)," she said. Last month, Beng Hock's family was informed by police that their latest investigation into the case had been classified as requiring no further action or NFA. On Nov 21 last year, the High Court had directed the police to complete their long-delayed investigation into the death more than 15 years ago. Beng Hock died on July 16, 2009 at the fifth floor of Plaza Masalam, Shah Alam, after being questioned for hours by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). An inquest was held and the coroner returned an open verdict. However, the Court of Appeal in 2014 ruled that his death was caused by "one or more persons unknown", including MACC officers. In 2019, police launched an investigation under Section 342 of the Penal Code for wrongful confinement. Prior to 2018, two special investigation teams were set up – one in 2011 and the other in 2015 – to look into Teoh's death, but both cases were classified as NFA by the public prosecutor. Meanwhile, Eliminating Deaths and Abuse in Custody Together (Edict) chairman M. Visvanathan, said he would be able to solve the case within 21 days if he were appointed as a special prosecutor. Speaking at the same event, he called for the A-GC to appoint him as an ad hoc prosecutor to oversee the case involving Beng Hock's death. This, he said as three doctors had confirmed that Beng Hock had injuries to his neck which occurred prior to his fall from the fifth floor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam. "I propose to the AG, prime minister and home ministry, make me the ad hoc prosecutor. I will solve this case within 21 days of my appointment," he said.
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Make me ad hoc prosecutor, I'll solve Beng Hock's case in 21 days, says lawyer
Lawyer-activist M Visvanathan asked why the police had chosen to launch their recent investigation under Section 342 of the Penal Code for wrongful confinement. KUALA LUMPUR : Lawyer-activist M Visvanathan has proposed that the Attorney-General's Chambers appoint him as an ad hoc prosecutor to oversee the case involving Teoh Beng Hock's death. Visvanathan, chairman of Eliminating Deaths and Abuse in Custody Together (Edict), said he would be able to solve the case within 21 days if he were appointed as a special prosecutor. Speaking at a gathering in solidarity with Teoh's family here, the lawyer said three doctors had confirmed that the deceased had injuries to his neck which occurred prior to his fall from the fifth floor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam. He added that these doctors previously confirmed the matter in court. Visvanathan questioned why the police had launched their recent investigation under Section 342 of the Penal Code for wrongful confinement, when there was evidence that Teoh had suffered injuries prior to his fall. 'We have had multiple attorney-generals (AGs), prime ministers and inspectors-general of police since 2009, yet the mystery of Teoh's death still haunts the nation. 'I propose to the AG, prime minister and home ministry: make me the ad hoc prosecutor. I will solve this case within 21 days of my appointment,' he said. Last month, Teoh's family was informed by police that their latest investigation into the case had been classified as requiring no further action or NFA. On Nov 21 last year, the High Court had directed the police to complete their long-delayed investigation into the death of Teoh more than 15 years ago. Teoh died on July 16, 2009 at the fifth floor of Plaza Masalam, Shah Alam, after being questioned for hours by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). An inquest was held and the coroner returned an open verdict. However, the Court of Appeal in 2014 ruled that Teoh's death was caused by 'one or more persons unknown', including MACC officers. In 2019, police launched an investigation under Section 342 of the Penal Code for wrongful confinement. Prior to 2018, two special investigation teams were set up – one in 2011 and the other in 2015 – to look into Teoh's death, but both cases were classified as NFA by the public prosecutor.
Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Leadership shift at Bahrain Bourse
TDT | Manama A new chapter has opened in Bahrain's capital market with the election of Yousif Abdullah Al Yousif as Chairman of Bahrain Bourse, following a complete reformation of the exchange's Board of Directors by royal decree. The leadership change signals a strategic pivot as the bourse sharpens its focus on competitiveness and investor confidence. Strategic reset The board meeting on Sunday marked the first convening since His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (1) of 2025 to reform Bahrain Bourse's board. Alongside the chairman's election, Yousif Abdullah Ali Reza was named Vice Chairman, and new board committees were formed in line with the Corporate Governance Code. The revamped board includes Nabeel Saleh Abdulaal, Raed Abdulla Fakhri, Eman Jawad Al Asfoor, Habib Jawad Habib, Fatema Hamad Abul, Abdulla Abdulrazzaq Bukhowa, and Aisha Mohammed Abdulmalik. Pledging alignment During the meeting, the board expressed gratitude to HRH Prince Salman for the confidence placed in them and pledged to align closely with Bahrain's economic development vision. The leadership underlined its aim to reinforce the bourse's role as a key driver of growth, promising to create an investment environment that appeals to both domestic and international players. Chairman Yousif Al Yousif described the appointment as 'a privilege' and committed to working with fellow board members and the executive team to ensure Bahrain Bourse remains 'a dynamic and resilient financial market.' Focus on trust Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Bourse, welcomed the board's appointment and said the diverse expertise of its members would be instrumental in shaping long-term strategy, enhancing transparency, and building investor trust. The leadership reshuffle is expected to shape the next phase of Bahrain Bourse's evolution, as it positions itself more firmly within the Kingdom's broader economic transformation.
Biz Bahrain
6 days ago
- Politics
- Biz Bahrain
SCE announces lifting fishing ban of Safi, Shaari, Andag fish
The Supreme Council for the Environment announced that the seasonal fishing ban on spangled Emperor (Shaari), rabbitfish (Safi) and seabream (Andag) fish in the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Bahrain, effective from Saturday, May 31. The ban, which began in early April, forms part of national efforts to protect marine resources and promote their sustainability. The SCE underscored the General Directorate of Marine Resources' commitment to preserving marine biodiversity and regulating fishing activities in line with international environmental standards, to maintain a balance between economic utilisation and long-term sustainability of marine resources. The SCE clarified that the ban was implemented under Edict (2) of 2024 concerning the prohibition of catching Shaari, Safi, and Andag fish. The measure was introduced to safeguard fish stocks and support environmental balance, contributing directly to the rehabilitation of marine ecosystems and ensuring the sustainability of marine resources for future generations. The directorate commended the efforts of partner entities involved in monitoring and enforcement during the ban period and emphasised the importance of continued cooperation with regulatory authorities to achieve the national goals of protecting marine biodiversity and reinforcing the sustainability of marine resources. BNA(R)
