PETALING JAYA: Lawyers have called on the government to explain plans to set up a shariah prosecution department given that the shariah courts and offences fall within the jurisdiction of each individual state in the federation.
The number of court cases involving sexual crimes against children are rising. To cope with it, 16 extra judges are needed while two dedicated courts for such cases will be operational this year, says the Malaysian judiciary.
A general introduction to court procedure in Malaysia, including key considerations surrounding time frames, representation in proceedings, access to court files and much more.
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has ruled that a Magistrate's Court has the jurisdiction to punish for contempt of court regardless whether the offence is committed in the face of the court or outside.