Najib’s house arrest bid: Royal exercise of clemency bound by Constitutional limits, says judge

KUALA LUMPUR: The exercise of clemency by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is not absolute as it has to be carried out in accordance with Constitutional limits, says the High Court. Justice Alice Loke, in her decision on Monday (Dec 22), said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is a constitutional monarch and exercises powers and functions in accordance...

Rosmah awarded RM100,000 in TikTok defamation lawsuit

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has awarded Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor (pic) RM100,000 in damages in her defamation lawsuit against a TikToker concerning her appearance. Justice Ahmad Shahrir Mohd Salleh ruled that Rosmah had successfully established her entitlement to damages in her lawsuit against Ku Muhammad Hilmie Ku Din, with a global award of RM100,000 deemed...