Category Archives: Bar Council

Bar to sue gov’t over 1MDB probe hindrance

Posted on September 12, 2015 by mocsarawak

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak may face a lawsuit for abuse of power in the 1MDB probe, said Malaysian Bar president Steven Thiru. This follows the passing of a resolution on the 1MDB scandal by the Bar at its extraordinary … Continue reading →

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Bar questions premise for ‘Allah’ judgement

Posted on October 17, 2013 by mocsarawak

Christopher Leong COMMENT The Malaysian Bar is deeply concerned by the decision of the Court of Appeal delivered on October 14, 2013 in what is commonly referred to as the ‘Herald’ or ‘Allah’ case. The concerns arise from the court’s … Continue reading →

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Bersih invites EC to probe on electoral fraud in GE13

Posted on July 25, 2013 by mocsarawak

Ahmad Fadli KC The Coalition for Free and Fair Elections (Bersih) has invited the Election Commission (EC) to participate in the people’s tribunal on the 13th general election. Its purpose is to investigate allegations of electoral fraud and irregularities. The … Continue reading →

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Is this the beginning of Prime Minister Muhyiddin’s tenure?

Posted on May 4, 2013 by mocsarawak

By Stephanie Jacob If Barisan Nasional wins this elections by a narrower margin Najib Abdul Razak will likely face a challenge to his leadership of Umno and the nation, from his deputy Muhyiddin Yassin. Muhyiddin’s issues date back to a … Continue reading →

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‘Enough proof to reopen Altantuya case’

Posted on March 30, 2013 by mocsarawak

Anisah Shukry Recent revelations by businessman Deepak Jaikishan, lawyer Americk Singh Sidhu, and private investigator P Balasubramniam constitute as ‘new evidence’, says the Bar Council. PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Bar Council today established there was sufficient new evidence for the … Continue reading →

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Gani Patail to consider reopening Altantuya case

Posted on March 27, 2013 by mocsarawak

Hafiz Yatim The Attorney-General’s Chambers will consider the Bar Council’s proposal for the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder case to be re-opened, Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail said today. However, he said there must be new evidence that the prosecution considers justifiable … Continue reading →

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The dilemma of PI Bala’s lawyer

Posted on March 18, 2013 by mocsarawak

During the Bar Council annual general meeting yesterday, lawyer Americk Sidhu dropped a bombshell that could well shake Malaysia’s corridors of power. Americk was debating a motion on setting up an independent committee to investigate the author of P Balasubramaniam’s … Continue reading →

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Najib instructed Cecil on SD2, Bar AGM told

Posted on March 17, 2013 by mocsarawak

By Hafiz Yatim Senior lawyer Cecil Abraham has allegedly admitted acting on Najib Abdul Razak’s instructions to prepare the late private investigator P Balasubramaniam’s controversial second statutory declaration (SD). Bala’s lawyer Americk Sidhu revealed this during the Malaysian Bar annual … Continue reading →

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Bala’s passing won’t affect debates on probing lawyer

Posted on March 16, 2013 by mocsarawak

By Hafiz Yatim The sudden demise of P Balasubramaniam will not affect the debating of a motion at the Bar Council’s annual general meeting (AGM) tomorrow over the mystery surrounding his second statutory declaration (SD). The motion for the Bar … Continue reading →

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12 reasons why Philippines can’t claim Sabah

Posted on March 10, 2013 by mocsarawak

Christopher Leong, Malaysian Bar The Malaysian Bar is extremely concerned by reports of the armed intrusion by foreign elements and ongoing conflict in the areas of Lahad Datu and Semporna, in Sabah. We are deeply saddened by the deaths of … Continue reading →

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