PUTRAJAYA, April 23 — The Legal Aid Department (JBG) has been advised not only to focus its legal services on criminal cases but also to continue playing a role in other cases.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The Dewan Negara today passed the Jurisdictional Immunities of Foreign States Bill 2023.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) tasked with examining the handling of the sovereignty over Pulau Batu Puteh (Pedra Branca), Middle Rocks, and South Ledge cannot punish any party involved in the case as this is not within its jurisdiction.

By Yasmin Ramlan KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 19 — The Jurisdictional Immunities of Foreign States Bill 2023, which was passed in the Dewan Rakyat today, will not compromise on national sovereignty. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said...

SHAH ALAM, March 16 — Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said called on educators, particularly teachers, to cooperate in reporting incidents of sexual crimes against children within school premises.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Parliamentary Services Bill is expected to be tabled in Dewan Rakyat soon, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — Malaysia rejects what it terms as frivolous claims by the self-styled group United Tausug Citizens (UTC), which claim to be the “rightful custodians of the Sultanate of Sulu Territory” over Sabah, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The new format for MPs and administrative members to declare their assets has been finalised and will soon be tabled in the Cabinet for further consideration.

KUALA LUMPUR, March — The need for a mechanism to monitor third-party litigation financing was among the topics discussed during a bilateral discussion between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The government is taking steps to create a legal system capable of acting as a kill switch against fraudulent activities on any online domains or platforms automatically.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Former Bukit Mas MP Datuk Mutang Tagal has been elected as the 20th President of the Dewan Negara today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, granted an audience to members of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) today to review the handling of cases involving the sovereignty of Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge, at Istana Negara.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — A Working Committee Meeting on the Drafting of New Laws Related to Cybercrime met yesterday, chaired by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Cabinet ministers have extended the highest congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the 17th King of Malaysia, whom they believe is capable of providing guidance and advice to the Cabinet in fulfilling the government's commitment to enhancing unity, prosperity, and national development.

PENAMPANG, Jan 25 — The move to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to review the issue of Malaysia’s sovereignty over Batu Puteh, Batuan Tengah, and Tubir Selatan will facilitate additional investigations to uncover the truth behind the issue.

PENAMPANG, Jan 25 — Legal literacy and legal awareness programmes should be expanded, especially to rural residents, to make them better understand the law and their legal rights so that they do not easily fall victim to fraud, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — The government remains steadfast in ensuring that Parliament is free from executive authority via Parliamentary reform to strengthen constitutional democracy in Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — Malaysia welcomes the Madrid Criminal Court's decision on rogue arbitrator Dr Gonzalo Stampa who was found guilty contempt of court and was sentenced six months in prison as a significant victory for the rule of law.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — Rogue arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa has been found guilty of contempt of court and has been sentenced by the Spanish Court to six months in prison.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — The government will be conducting a three-month study to come up with a policy decision on amending legal provisions and drafting new laws relating to procedures and powers for tackling online crime in a comprehensive manner.