Couple Charged in Ipoh Court with MDMA Trafficking
A couple faced charges in Ipoh Magistrate's Court for allegedly trafficking MDMA, highlighting ongoing drug enforcement efforts in Perak's capital city.
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Lower Courts Have No Power to Dismiss Criminal Charges, High Court Clarifies
A High Court judge has clarified that lower courts cannot dismiss criminal charges, even if they believe the prosecution is abusing its powers. The ruling upholds the independence of prosecutors.
US Man Faces Felony Charge After Using Self-Destruct Phone Code at Border
An Atlanta man faces a felony obstruction charge after providing customs officers with a duress passcode that wiped his phone's data during questioning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The case marks one of the earliest federal prosecutions involving destruction of evidence through an automated software wipe.
Death of Bung Moktar Radin Prevents Prosecution from Proving Zizie's Role, Court Finds
A Malaysian court has determined that the death of Bung Moktar Radin, former Kinabalu MP, has left the prosecution unable to establish the element of abetment against Zizie Aziz, as charges against Bung were withdrawn following his passing.
Singapore Driver Sentenced to Five Weeks' Jail for Drink-Driving Incident at Suntec Fountain
A 58-year-old Singapore man has been sentenced to five weeks in jail after driving under the influence and crashing his vehicle into the Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City in July 2024, causing nearly S$64,600 in damage.
Federal Court Upholds Syed Saddiq Acquittal, Finds No Merit in Prosecution Appeal
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on four charges related to Armada funds, finding the prosecution failed to establish its case.
Federal Court Upholds Syed Saddiq's Acquittal in High-Profile Bersatu Youth Funds Case
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in a high-profile criminal breach of trust case centring on Bersatu Youth party funds, ending a protracted legal battle that captured national attention.
Chinese Father Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Teenage Daughter in South Korea
A South Korean appeals court has increased the prison sentence to 22 years for a Chinese man convicted of killing his 14-year-old daughter with a hammer. The court rejected arguments that the crime was impulsive, citing extreme brutality.
Singapore Bus Driver Jailed for Negligence After Elderly Passenger Dies in Alighting Accident
A Singapore bus driver has been sentenced to eight weeks in jail after an elderly woman died when he drove off while she was alighting from his vehicle at Hillion Mall in March 2025.