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A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas has fined a Malaysian man RM10,000 for providing shelter to two undocumented Myanmar migrants, underscoring authorities' commitment to tackling unauthorised immigration.
A High Court in Klang has acquitted independent preacher Muhammad Fathi Na'im Mazlan of rape and sexual assault charges. The verdict concludes a case that drew significant attention to allegations against religious figures in Malaysia.
An Immigration Department officer has been arraigned in Ayer Keroh Sessions Court on seven charges of soliciting and receiving bribes totalling RM1,950 monthly from a restaurant proprietor across a seven-month period.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has directed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and police to investigate a Threads account accused of insulting Prophet Muhammad. The minister has also requested MCMC to release a public statement.
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A Federal Court ruling permitting resident associations to restrict boom gate access for non-paying homeowners has sparked concern among legal observers, who argue it undermines established property rights and bypasses proper legal procedures.
Social activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak will face charges at Langkawi magistrate's court over allegations of insulting another religion, marking a separate legal matter from an earlier Facebook threat case.
Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers has ordered a formal inquest to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of three men in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, last November.
Malaysia has recorded 8,014 online fraud charges by May 2026—already surpassing the full-year 2025 tally of 6,140 cases. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid cited the crisis as justification for strengthened cybercrime legislation.
A magistrate's court in Balik Pulau has imposed RM1,200 fines on six foreign nationals convicted of running illegal betting operations tied to 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, signalling stepped-up enforcement action against unlicensed gambling.
A Pasir Mas woman has been handed a RM5,000 fine by the Sessions Court for permitting an undocumented migrant to reside at her sundry shop without proper documentation.
The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur will deliver its verdict tomorrow on three charges against Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad related to a RM2.8 million corruption case involving alleged abetment.
The Securities Commission has charged three brothers with conducting unlicensed securities dealing operations across Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Putrajaya and Johor between March and October 2019. All three have claimed trial.
Malaysia's prosecution has accepted the Federal Court's decision to uphold the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq on corruption charges, bringing closure to a high-profile legal case that has drawn significant public attention.
The Federal Court has acquitted former minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in a closely divided 2-1 decision, clearing him of all charges after his final appeal hearing in Putrajaya today.
The Federal Court remains deadlocked in its hearing of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's appeal, with two of three judges reaching conflicting verdicts. The third judge's decision will be decisive.
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The High Court has scheduled a hearing for September 28 to consider 1MDB's application to freeze assets in its RM1.41 billion lawsuit against Rosmah Mansor over the acquisition of high-value luxury goods.
The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur has imposed an RM11,000 fine on blogger Jufazli Shi Ahmad for posting offensive content targeting former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Umno on social media.
The High Court has temporarily halted the Malaysian Bar's legal challenge to the discharge not amounting to an acquittal granted to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, pending his October Federal Court appeal.
A television actress known for roles in police dramas has been granted police bail following her arrest during a raid on an unlicensed entertainment establishment in central Kuala Lumpur, where she tested positive for controlled substances.
Malaysia is reviewing Section 97 of the Child Act 2001 to introduce clearer detention periods for offenders who committed crimes as minors, seeking to balance rehabilitation with victim justice and public safety.
Malaysia's government is conducting a detailed study to develop stronger protections for cybercrime victims, including mechanisms for fund recovery and enhanced penalties for offenders, drawing on international models.
A Customs official has pleaded not guilty to bribery charges involving RM15,000. The alleged payment was supposedly made to halt an investigation under his supervision last month.
The Democratic Action Party has reaffirmed its stance that judicial decisions must be respected and upheld. Secretary-general Anthony Loke emphasises the party has not wavered from this position regarding former Prime Minister Najib Razak's sentence.
The Attorney-General's Chambers remains in the review stage of the Durian Tunggal investigation one month after the fourth submission of case papers, prompting the Home Minister to call for patience with Malaysia's legal process.
The Court of Appeal has rescheduled Rosmah Mansor's corruption appeal to September while deliberating on a request to remove a judge from the case. The court has signalled this will be the final adjournment.
Malaysia's forthcoming Cybercrimes Bill 2026 surpasses minimum international standards, addressing not only treaty obligations but also creating offences linked to computer system misuse across all written laws.
The Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association has voiced strong support for the Cyber Crime Bill 2026, arguing that rapid enforcement powers are essential to combat escalating digital threats, while advocating for judicial oversight mechanisms.
The Federal Court will decide today whether to allow Datuk Isa Samad's application to review its earlier decision reinstating his six-year prison sentence and RM15.45 million corruption fine.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysia to strengthen its legal framework against cybercrime, citing 66,204 fraud cases and RM3 billion in losses recorded in 2025 alone.