KUALA LUMPUR: The family of the late Altantuya Shaariibuu has called on the government to investigate allegations made in an affidavit by former police commando Azilah Hadri, who was convicted of the Mongolian woman’s murder. Lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo, representing the family, urged the government to launch a formal inquiry into the claims contained in … Read more
SOME DISCLOSURES NOT IN LINE WITH USUAL PRACTICE The court was told that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and SPS typically scheduled executions of prisoners when no relevant proceedings were pending that would require postponement. As part of this process, they regularly shared documents with the AGC, seeking advice on any legal matters that … Read more
SINGAPORE: The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) on Tuesday (Sep 24) cited possible difficulties in proving corruption charges against former transport minister S Iswaran, given that the two parties involved – Iswaran and property tycoon Ong Beng Seng – would essentially be implicating themselves to prove that corruption did take place. Earlier in the day, Iswaran pleaded guilty … Read more
CASE AGAINST ISWARAN Iswaran was charged on Jan 18, months after a probe into him was made public. He pleaded not guilty to all 27 charges. Among the charges, two were of corruptly obtaining bribes from billionaire Ong Beng Seng, 24 of obtaining valuables as a public servant and one of obstructing justice. Mr Ong, who owns … Read more
SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) and two of its employees have been charged under the Workplace Safety and Health Act for their involvement in an explosion at Tuas Incineration Plant in 2021, said the Attourney-General’s Chambers (AGC) and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Tuesday (Dec 26). The incident resulted in the death of two … Read more
