Sabah Law Society backs Bar Council stand on judicial independence

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Law Society (SLS) has commended the Bar Council’s stand on judicial independence, as reflected in two amended resolutions passed unanimously at the latter organisation's 79th annual general meeting on Saturday (March 15). SLS president Mohamed Nazim Maduarin said the Bar Council’s commitment to upholding the rule of law underscores the shared responsibility...

Court sets June 18 for decision in 40% revenue entitlement appeal

KOTA KINABALU: The Court of Appeal has set June 18 to deliver a decision on the federal Attorney General’s appeal against a Kota Kinabalu High Court ruling to grant the Sabah Law Society (SLS) leave to challenge the 40% special constitutional grant provisions. A three-member panel comprising Justices Datuk Ravinthran N. Paramaguru, Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd...