Understanding the Malaysian Criminal Justice Process This article aims to demystify the various stages and terms associated with the Malaysian criminal justice process. We will explore the stages of the case; DNAA; and the criminal trial process. From Suspect to Accused in a Criminal Trial One common area of confusion arises when understanding the status […]
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Working with your lawyer (friendly advice)
Today we have Aunty Jenny, to give you some friendly advice on how to work with your lawyer. Some of you may have unreasonable expectations, and these need to be managed. Here is Aunty Jenny, our auntie agony wannabe character, speaking to you in what we hope is relatable and easy to understand words – […]
A certificate of urgency
In some circumstances the lawyer will have to file a certificate of urgency, along with his court papers. The reason for needing such a certificate, is to indicate to the court the urgency of the matter, and to obtain an earlier hearing date. It impresses upon the court that certain matters are urgent; and the […]
No, no cannabis for Malaysia yet
In this article, we touch on cannabis in Malaysia, but also cover what a plea of guilty means for an accused person.
Telephone Service Interruption (Kepong office)
Since 9.6.2023, our Kepong branch office’s landlines have been out of commission. The telephone company, Telekom Malaysia, informed us that they have suffered theft of about 500 “Fiber Cards”, and it would take about 2 weeks to 1 month to resolve the issue. This is quite difficult for us, as we rely on the landlines […]