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The Fahmi Zainol Case: Part Two

The Fahmi Zainol Case: Part Two

PusatRakyatLB resident intern Allyna gives an analytical update sans written judgment. 

The Fahmi Zainol Case: Part One

The Fahmi Zainol Case: Part One

PusatRakyatLB interns Max Kong and Sarah Kapadia gives a lowdown on the High Court judgment of this judicial review.

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Case of Syed Omar bin Syed Agil v Institut Profesional Baitulmal Sdn Bhd

Case of Syed Omar bin Syed Agil v Institut Profesional Baitulmal Sdn Bhd

“To see a wrong and not to expose it, is to become a silent partner to its continuance.” – Dr. John Raymond Baker. It is based on this premise that the Plaintiff, Syed Omar bin Syed Agil, sought protection and remedies as a whistleblower under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (“the Act”) for exposing financial […]

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The effect of the judgment in PP v Azmi Sharom

The effect of the judgment in PP v Azmi Sharom

Cassandra Chung’s in depth analysis.

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The Curious Case of Our Home Minister

The Curious Case of Our Home Minister

Forever intern Cassandra Chung writes about the Bagon Datok case, one of PusatRakyat’s strategic litigation cases. The Facts On 16 April 2013, Barisan Nasional (BN) announced the candidacy of Yang Berhormat Dato’ Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for the constituency, Bagan Datok in Perak. Nomination day was set to be on 20 April 2013. On 19 […]

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Seksualiti Merdeka Judicial Review (Part 2)

Seksualiti Merdeka Judicial Review (Part 2)

Part 2 of Ricky Sim and MCCHR’s discussion on the Seksualiti Merdeka case

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Seksualiti Merdeka Judicial Review (Part 1): “Do Ask, Do Tell” Us The Definition of ‘Deviationist Activity’

Seksualiti Merdeka Judicial Review (Part 1): “Do Ask, Do Tell” Us The Definition of ‘Deviationist Activity’

Ricky Sim and MCCHR discuss the Malaysian High Court ruling in the Seksualiti Merdeka case.

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The Stink of Injustice

The Stink of Injustice

Roger Tan calls for justice for the most infamous land rob in recent history.

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Re Alias & Khalid: Civil Courts To Defer To Shariah Council’s Rulings

Re Alias & Khalid: Civil Courts To Defer To Shariah Council’s Rulings

Yet another attempt by the Executive through Parliament to oust the civil courts’ powers.

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Pasar Minggu Kg. Baru KL, Gone Soon

Pasar Minggu Kg. Baru KL, Gone Soon

Is progress being made at the risk of losing culture and livelihood?

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Siasatan SUARAM: Berambus-la ROS!

Siasatan SUARAM: Berambus-la ROS!

Jawapan Amer Hamzah Arshad kepada ROS berkenaan saman untuk disoal siasat.

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Siasatan SUARAM: Tarik Balik Notis 111 Polis/ROS!

Siasatan SUARAM: Tarik Balik Notis 111 Polis/ROS!

Surat-surat peguamcara sebagai jawapan kepada Notis-Notis 111 oleh pihak polis.

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The Noorfadilla Papers (2011)

The Noorfadilla Papers (2011)

The Noorfadilla cause papers and written submission.

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Malaysiakini: Api Dalam Sekam?

Malaysiakini: Api Dalam Sekam?

Antara kemenangan 1-0 ke atas KDN, kebebasan akhbar dan ‘tali barut asing’.

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Another Day, Another Doomed Strategic Litigation

Another Day, Another Doomed Strategic Litigation

A lamentation on the slim probability of success in strategic litigation cases.

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Re: Hishamuddin Rais – The Reformasi Papers (2001)

Re: Hishamuddin Rais – The Reformasi Papers (2001)

The habeas corpus papers that invalidated the ISA detentions of the Reformasi activists.

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Is book banning justified?

Is book banning justified?

A commentary on the SIS book ban case which essentially questions the legitimacy of books bans.

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One Islam To Rule Them All

One Islam To Rule Them All

The case of Fathul Bari Mat Jahya & Anor v Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Sembilan & Ors

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Fighting. Kicking. Screaming to Vote.

Fighting. Kicking. Screaming to Vote.

Rebecca looks at the MOV case in her debut article for the MCCHR

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Federal Confusion: 137 Yes/No/Yes/No?

Federal Confusion: 137 Yes/No/Yes/No?

Apex Federal Court decisions are perpetuating the 137 confusion.

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