Chinese chef escape the death penalty
A Chinese chef who admitted to possessing methamphetamine escaped the death penalty but was sentenced to 10 years in prison. (Muar, 16th) A 37-year-old Chinese chef pleaded guilty today to possession of 110.02 grams of methamphetamine (ice) under an alternative charge and …
French national and two Malaysians acquitted
High Court in Alor Setar acquits a French national and two Malaysians of drug trafficking and possession due to lack of prima facie evidence. …
Experts inquest seen best way address concerns Zara Qairinas death
KUALA LUMPUR: An inquest would serve as the most effective mechanism to investigate the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir, given the high level of public interest and the swirl of speculation surrounding the case, criminal lawyers believe. …
Experts call for balanced child justice system, prioritising rehabilitation with accountability
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s child justice system must prioritise rehabilitation to give young offenders a second chance, but experts say this effort must be paired with accountability measures to prevent bullying from escalating into repeat or serious crimes. Criminal law expert Datuk Shanmugan …
After six years, the Alor Star High Court cleared four of drug-related charges.
ALOR STAR: On Thursday, the Alor Star High Court cleared all four men who had been convicted of a drug-related felony in 2018—regaining their freedom after nearly six years. …
Man, 34, freed from drug charge
JOHOR BARU: A 34-year-old man was freed from prison today after being found not guilty of a drug trafficking accusation from five years ago by the local High Court. …
Two Malaysians and a Pakistani were cleared of trafficking charges.
KLANG: Today in the High Court here, two Malaysians and a Pakistani were found not guilty of trafficking more than 50kg of drugs in 2018. Judge Datuk Azmi Abdullah of the Klang High Court released Mohd Azwan Hanafi, 27, P. Thiyagu, 41, …