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Najib objects to Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge Pardons Board decision

In affidavit, his counsel says lawyers’ body lacks legal right to initiate action, among others

Najib received special treatment: Malaysian Bar files challenge to Pardons Board’s decision

Lawyers’ body seeks for decision to be nullified, declared ‘unconstitutional and unlawful’

Uphill battle for Bar to challenge Pardons Board on Najib’s commuted sentences: lawyers 

Speaking to Scoop, Datuk Seri Rajan Navaratnam said that the parties who wish to initiate a judicial review against the board must first prove that they have a locus standi (legal standing). 

Malaysian Bar’s challenge against Pardons Board’s decision to reduce Najib’s sentence is ‘confusing’, ‘one-sided’, says Puad 

The Malaysian Bar has been accused of being “one-sided” and causing “confusion” over its move to challenge the Pardons Board’s decision to commute ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s jail sentence and fine.

Former Bar president says legal body should challenge legality of Najib’s commuted sentence

Former Malaysian Bar president Zainur Zakaria has proposed that the legal body discuss the Pardons Board having acted “ultra vires” under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution when it reduced Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s sentence.
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Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Four Malaysia Airlines flights cancelled, two more diverted amid heightened US-Iran tensions

Destinations involved were Doha and Jeddah following flight advisory on airspace risks, governments issue travel warnings to avoid Iran

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