New Police Rules on Use of Guns A special panel that was set up to monitor investigations into the shooting incident has drawn up an improved set of police procedures that could replace the current Standing Orders. Man fined after pleading Guilty to Drug Offences A Singaporean businessman was fined RM17,500 by a magistrate’s court after he pleaded guilty to seven counts of drug offences and one count of identification fraud. RM381 Million Suit dismissed The High Court dismissed with cost a RM381 million suit for breach of contract filed by eight local furniture companies against Majlis Amanah Rakyat. 6 Years Jail for killing Abusive Brother-in-law A man was sentenced to six years jail after he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Ex-Assemblyman freed of Corruption Charges Former Pahang state executive councillor was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court here today of corruption charges after a six-year trial. Insolvency DG files Commital Order on Businessman The Director-General of Insolvency has filed an application for a committal order for the imprisonment of a prominent businessman for contempt of court. Doctors need Consent to take Photos of Intimate Parts, rules High Court Surgeons must obtain the consent of their female patients before taking photographs of their intimate parts, ruled a High Court in what is believed to be a landmark decision. Suhakam to draft Human Rights Policy specific to Business Suhakam is working on a draft policy on business and human rights. Shop Assistant to hang for murdering Lover A 44-year-old furniture shop assistant has been sentenced to death by a High Court for the murder of his prostitute lover at a budget hotel three years ago. Jailed for Sexual Assault on Girls Going to school in the morning is a natural thing for most girls, but it turned out to be a nightmare for two girls when they were sexually assaulted. Sales Agent jailed 14 Months for Cheating A female sales agent was sentenced to 14 months in jail by a magistrate’s court for five counts of cheating three people of over RM6,000 for the purchase of the same car. Bank Negara holds OPR at 2.75 Per Cent Bank Negara has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent as the global growth momentum has moderated in recent months. Trade Description Act will be amended for more Bite, says Jamil The Trade Description Act 1972 will be amended to give it 'more bite' against traders who use fake halal logos, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department. Electricians get Lengthy Jail Terms, Rotan for Rape and Other Offences Two electricians were handed lengthy jail sentences and strokes of the rotan by the Sessions Court after they pleaded to guilty to committing rape, kidnapping and robbery. Businessman pleads Guilty to exporting 95 Dangerous Snakes without Permit A businessman pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court to exporting 95 dangerous snakes without a permit. Local Government Council agrees to Gated Community Guidelines The National Council for Local Government agreed to the Gated Community and Guarded Neighbourhood guidelines at its meeting chaired by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. High Court sets aside 11-year Jail Sentence The High Court acquitted and discharged former Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcement director Kapt (B) Abdul Kudus Ahmad of bribery. Court strikes out Prosecution-s Appeal over Acquittal The Court of Appeal struck out the prosecution's appeal against the acquittal of businessman Koh Kim Teck on a charge of murdering a Chinese teenager. Jail and Rotan for Drug Possession A 32-year-old factory worker was sentenced to eight years' jail and ordered to be given 10 strokes of the rotan for possessing 293.61g of cannabis. Maid gets 18 months for dumping Baby An Indonesian maid was sentenced to 18 months jail by the magistrate-s court for intentionally leaving her newborn baby boy on top of a rubbish bin in a residential area. Trader wins Appeal on Day of Wife-s Death A petty trader won his appeal against a court ruling sentencing him to 14 days’ jail for corruption. Doctor acquitted of murdering Wife A doctor was acquitted and discharged by the High Court here today of murdering his wife, three years ago. more Legal News