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New Asean declarations usable in court despite non-binding status: AICHR chairman

Edmund Bon says although environmental rights, right to development declarations considered ‘soft law’, the aim is to set regional human rights standard that can influence rulings

‘Nothing to fear’, signing Rome Statute won’t affect YDPA or rulers: AICHR chairman

Edmund Bon says Malaysia is more than ready to join the International Criminal Court and dismisses royal immunity concerns as politically driven distractions

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Is hibah still a safe option if courts can reverse it?

After court overturned a RM1 million takaful hibah, sparking confusion and concern among policyholders and the public, experts stress that it remains relevant if done properly

Is it costly for small businesses to obtain halal certification?

A restaurant owners’ group agrees it can be, while application guidelines show fee is not high but added costs lie in the process to achieve compliance

Jho Low is now ‘Constantinos Achilles’, lives luxuriously in Shanghai: US reporters

The former playboy financier linked to 1MDB scandal is allegedly using a fake Aussie passport to move around China