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Teacher sued for skipping class, still wins APC

An English teacher from SMK Taun Gusi, sued by former student Siti Nafirah Siman for failing to teach English in 2015, admitted in court he received the Excellence Service Award in 2023 — just months after a High Court ruling against him

Court dismisses Bersatu’s bid to overturn MACC account freeze, seizure

High Court rules MACC acted within legal powers in freezing party accounts linked to ongoing investigation involving Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

High Court throws out Indira Gandhi’s challenge against unilateral conversion laws

Judge rules plaintiffs lacked legal standing to challenge state provisions allowing conversion of minors by a single parent

Court of Appeal: No judicial power to force apologies

The Court of Appeal has ruled that judges cannot compel apologies in defamation suits, declaring contrition must remain voluntary while cutting damages in the high-profile Kalysta case

High Court sets May 20 to rule on Mahmud Abu Bekir’s director rights in Cahya Mata Sarawak dispute

Decision will determine if he can challenge the company’s injunction in bringing a derivative action

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[UPDATED] Welcome back to the Black Parade: My Chemical Romance set to rock Malaysia in 2026

Emo legends to play Bukit Jalil on April 30 as part of their long-awaited world tour, with Malaysian tickets ranging from RM299 to RM1,099 and sales opening on July 11, 2025

End of an era: Ex-Malaysia Airlines A380 faces dismantling in French scrapyard

Once a long-haul icon, the superjumbo is being dismantled for prized components as the airline modernises its fleet with fuel-efficient jets

22.4% fail SPM Maths — ‘That’s not just a number, it’s a national warning’

Poor foundational skills and declining global rankings signal long-term risks for Malaysia’s STEM talent pipeline, warns UKM academic