Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
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The Federal Court has rejected former Felda chairman Tan Sri Isa Samad's final legal challenge to overturn his RM3 million graft conviction. The dismissal closes all remaining avenues for appeal in the high-profile case.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysia to adopt a more robust legal framework against cybercrime, citing 66,204 fraud cases and RM3 billion in losses during 2025 alone.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has cautioned the public prosecutor against practices that could appear as repeated prosecutions stemming from a single investigation, signalling concerns about prosecutorial overreach.
A Kuching court has sentenced a 46-year-old security guard to jail and imposed a fine for posting offensive comments about the Agong on Facebook, with the judge emphasizing the need for public apology.
Malaysia is expanding its Sexual Offences Against Children Act to prosecute offenders who commit abuse abroad. The amendment covers crimes by Malaysian citizens and permanent residents, as well as offences against Malaysian children internationally.
Malaysia is replacing the Certificate in Legal Practice examination with a New Bar Course featuring two programmes: a three-month Conversion Course for overseas graduates and a six-month Legal Practice Postgraduate Certificate emphasizing practical training.
Former DAP MP Tony Pua has raised questions about the Sedition Act's application to citizens who publicly respond to royal family members' political statements, highlighting concerns over free expression.
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The High Court has rescheduled the corruption appeal of a former Youth and Sports Ministry finance official to September, delaying proceedings to allow time for a defence application to be filed and heard.
A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, has handed down fines of between RM1,000 and RM10,000 to 54 undocumented migrants found guilty of immigration offences, with custodial sentences as alternatives.
Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers has defended its use of charge withdrawals and compound settlements in high-profile corruption cases, asserting these mechanisms operate under strict statutory law and multilayered oversight rather than offering defendants automatic leniency.
Malaysia logged 388 sexual harassment cases during January to May 2024, according to Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying. The figure reflects growing victim confidence to report incidents, with workplace settings and family connections featuring prominently.
Malaysia's Anti-Bullying Act 2026 holds parents jointly liable for their children's bullying behaviour, including payment of fines. A dedicated tribunal with 56 members launches nationwide, offering online and in-person hearings to combat rising bullying cases.