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Illegitimate non-Muslim child entitled to share in father’s estate, says court

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The Federal Court says the word ‘issue’ in the Distribution Act 1958 must include a child with blood lineage, regardless of status. PUTRAJAYA: In a landmark ruling today, the Federal Court unanimously held that an illegitimate non-Muslim child is entitled to a share in the estate of a parent who dies intestate (without a will). …

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Apex court rules crash victims should be automatically compensated

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PUTRAJAYA: In a landmark ruling, the Federal Court has held that road accident victims should be automatically compensated without having to sue insurance companies. Federal Court judge Abdul Rahman Sebli said the provisions in the Road Transport Act 1987 should be construed to protect all motorists, including victims of road accidents. He said the intention …

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Court of Appeal confirms that Public Listed Companies cannot apply for Judicial Management under the Companies Act 2016

Court of Appeal confirms that Public Listed Companies cannot apply for Judicial Management under the Companies Act 2016

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May 24 2022 Introduction In October 2021, the Kuala Lumpur High Court in the case of Re Scomi Group Bhd [2021] MLJU 2173, dismissed an application for a judicial management order (“JM Order”) made by Scomi Group Bhd (“SGB”) on among others, the ground that a public listed company is precluded from applying for a JM Order. …

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Court rules children born overseas to Malaysian moms also eligible for citizenship

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KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 9): In a landmark decision, the High Court today ruled that Article 8(2) on equality that prohibits discrimination based on gender would also mean that the word “father” in the Federal Constitution under the Second Schedule, Part II, Section 1(b) should also include mothers and that their children are entitled to citizenship …

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Undi18: Kuching High Court orders Federal Govt to implement lowering of voting age by Dec 31

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KUCHING: The High Court here has ordered the Federal Government to implement the lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18 by Dec 31 at the latest. Judicial Commissioner Alexander Siew made the order on Friday (Sept 3) when allowing a judicial review by five Sarawakian youths seeking to compel the implementation of the …

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Federal Court rules political party cannot sue individuals for defamation

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File photo of the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya – Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA (March 4): The Federal Court seven-member bench has ruled that political parties cannot sue individuals for defamation. Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Rohana Yusuf, who chaired the bench, said the court had answered in the negative a legal question posed by …

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In Malaysiakini decision, Federal Court acknowledges spotlight on free speech but reminds M’sians to be polite online

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Tan Sri Rohana Yusuf . ― Picture by Choo Choy May/Malay Mail PUTRAJAYA (Feb 19): The Federal Court in its majority ruling today urged Malaysians to remain respectful even while online, while noting that news website Malaysiakini’s contempt of court case over readers’ comments has drawn global attention to freedom of expression in Malaysia. Today, …

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