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The Standard
22-07-2025
- Politics
- The Standard
Iranian foreign minister says Iran cannot give up on nuclear enrichment
Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, attends the opening meeting of BRICS Summit, at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil July 6, 2025. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo
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First Post
21-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Suit against Malaysia's Anwar halted: Is sexual assault case against a PM a matter of constitution or law?
Malaysia's Court of Appeals has a dealt Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim a victory in two cases that determine whether he could be prosecuted as the prime minister. He has been accused with sexual assault by a former aide. read more Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends the BRICS Summit, at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil July 6, 2025. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes A Malaysian Court of Appeal has accepted Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's request to completely pause a sexual assault case against him. In 2021, Yusoff Rawther, a former research aide to Ibrahim, accused him of sexual assault in 2018. Separately, Ibrahim is appealing a lower court's ruling that sought clarity whether a prime minister had immunity for his pre-office and post-office granted him exception from prosecution. Previously, Ibrahim was convicted of sodomy in 2000 and 2014. In the first case, he was acquitted by a higher court. In the second case, he received a pardon from the new government. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In the current case, Ibrahim has denied any wrongdoing. Anwar Ibrahim's two sodomy convictions This is at least the third time that Ibrahim has faced serious charges. He has previously been convicted of corruption and sexual assault. In 1998, Ibrahim was accused of corruption and sodomy. He was the deputy prime minister at the time. He was fired from the government over allegations. Homosexuality remains criminalised in Malaysia. Those in same-sex relationships are often prosecuted under sodomy charges. In 1999, Ibrahim was convicted of corruption and sentenced to six years. In 2000, he was convicted of sodomy and sentenced to nine years. In 2004, the Federal Court overturned the sodomy conviction. In 2008, Ibrahim was charged with sodomy. Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan, a former aide, had alleged that Ibrahim sodomised in a house in Kuala Lumpur in 2008. In case full of turns and twists, Ibrahim was acquitted in 2012, but an appeals court overturned the acquittal and sentenced him to five years in 2014. He was pardoned and released in 2018 after a change of the government. There has been widespread belief that these cases against Ibrahim were politically-motivated and did not have substance. What we know of the current case? The complainant in the current case, Yusoff Rawther, filed his case in 2021 and accused Ibrahim of sexually assaulting him in October 2018 while they were in Ibrahim's residence in Kuala Lumpur. Yusoff has sought special, general, aggravated, and exemplary damages un the case.
The Star
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Festival of Speed returns bigger and bolder
PETALING JAYA: The Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) are bringing back their Festival of Speed this year, following the resounding success of the event's debut edition in 2023. Scheduled to take place from Aug 15-17 at the iconic PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, the event promises an even more exciting experience for motorsports fans and participants alike. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App. RM 13.90/month RM 9.73 /month Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. RM 12.39/month RM 8.63 /month Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.
The Sun
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Local MFOS winners may compete in APMC 2025 in Sri Lanka
LOCAL racers who win specific categories at the upcoming Malaysia Festival of Speed (MFOS) may get the chance to represent Malaysia at the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship (APMC) in Sri Lanka this September. The event will take place at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from August 15 to 17. Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) president Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir revealed that the second edition of MFOS could introduce this initiative to further develop grassroots motorsports. 'What we want to see is more racers participating in the various racing disciplines, and increased competition within each category in the future,' he said during a press conference. Mokhzani emphasized the importance of nurturing local talent to compete internationally. 'That is most important to me — we want to develop a talent pool in Malaysia that can compete with international drivers and ensure they can race anywhere.' The disciplines under consideration include karting, sprint, karting slalom, rally, car gymkhana, and e-sports. MAM is also working to strengthen Malaysia's motorsports ecosystem, with long-term plans to establish MFOS as an annual regional event. - Bernama
Barnama
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
MAM Mulls Sending Local MFOS Winners To APMC 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Local racers who win certain disciplines at the Malaysia Festival of Speed (MFOS) at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from Aug 15 to 17 may be selected to represent the country at the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship (APMC) in Sri Lanka this September. Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) president Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir said that the second edition of MFOS might introduce this step as part of efforts to further expand motorsports development at the grassroots level. 'What we want to see is more racers participating in the various racing disciplines, and increased competition within each category in the future.
