Must the High Court Give Grounds When Ordering the Accused to Enter Defence on Appeal?
Must the High Court Give Grounds When Ordering the Accused to Enter Defence on Appeal? Short answer: No. This year, our Managing Partner, Zander Lim
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Does the Court Have to Explain the Law to You if You Are Represented?
Does the Court Have to Explain the Law to You if You Are Represented? Short answer: No. In Aw Fatt Sin v PP [2026] CLJU
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Expansion of MACC’s Investigative Powers under the AMLA (Amendment) Act 2025
Expansion of MACC’s Investigative Powers under the AMLA (Amendment) Act 2025 The recent amendments to the AMLA Act 2001 mark a significant shift in the
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Freezing / Seizure / Forfeiture Under AMLA (Amendment) Act 2025: When Does the 18-Month Period Really Apply?
Freezing / Seizure / Forfeiture Under AMLA (Amendment) Act 2025: When Does the 18-Month Period Really Apply? The recent amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism
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Is a Federal Court Decision Truly Final?
Is a Federal Court Decision Truly Final? Recent reports indicate that former FELDA chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad has filed a motion seeking
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Be Cautious of Your Words When Recording Statements with the Authorities
Be Cautious of Your Words When Recording Statements with the Authorities Under section 32 of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities
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Providing Investment Advice Without a Licence: How Far Can the Securities Commission Go?
Providing Investment Advice Without a Licence: How Far Can the Securities Commission Go? Under section 58(1) of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007, it
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MACC Investigations into Corporations Are Increasing
MACC Investigations into Corporations Are Increasing Raids rarely come with notice. The first 24 hours often determine everything that follows. From my experience as a
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The Role of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in Combating Modern Slavery
The Role of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in Combating Modern Slavery Malaysia has sought to position itself as a country in responding to modern slavery
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Deferred Prosecution Agreements: How Would It Work in Malaysia (If Implemented)?
Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPA) Under the MACC Act 2009? Here’s What You Should Know Yesterday, I was asked a question during an interview which I
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