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Criminal Procedure Code

AGC directs DPPs to pursue compensation for crime victims, families

Prosecutors to invoke Section 426 of the Criminal Procedure Code more consistently, including in fatal drunk driving cases

Was Najib, Irwan’s DNAA the result of ‘prosecute first, investigate later’?

Criminal Procedure Code requires prosecutors to supply the defence with documents to be used in trial, and the repeated delays were a waste of the court’s time

Cabinet backs amendments to penal, criminal procedure codes for mule account crimes

Minister urges amendments of said codes to enhance effectiveness of law enforcement agencies

Access to lawyers: Zayn Rayyan’s parents case shows need to be aware of personal rights under arrest

This latest case should serve as a lesson for citizens to understand the scope of their rights to ensure they receive proper legal representation

Appeals court overturns ruling: MACC can use CPC for remand

The Court of Appeal today overturned a decision made by the Temerloh High Court that barred the MACC officers from using the Criminal Procedure Code to remand suspects for further investigations.

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Bangsar bars warn of 20% price hike as new alcohol tax looms

Bar owners say the upcoming 10% excise duty under Budget 2026 could squeeze margins, drive drinkers to cheaper alternatives, and push small operators to the brink

Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication