Two years upholding the Malaysia Madani mandate
Under the leadership of Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, the Rural and Regional Development Ministry has spent the past two years upholding the Malaysia Madani mandate, driving transformative initiatives to empower communities, boost economic growth, and enhance national resilience.
South Korean top court upholds suspended prison term for twin sisters over exam cheating
South Korea’s Supreme Court on Tuesday finalised a one-year prison term, suspended for three years, for twin sisters on charges of cheating on school exams with the help of their father, who was a teacher at their school, Yonhap News Agency reported.
France's highest court upholds Sarkozy's corruption conviction
PARIS (Reuters) -The Cour de Cassation, France's highest court, upheld on Wednesday former President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction for corruption and influence peddling.
South Korea court upholds two-year sentence for opposition leader over school admission scandal
SEOUL: South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday (Dec 12) upheld a two-year jail sentence for prominent opposition leader Cho Kuk for forging academic documents to secure his children’s admission to prestigious schools.
Uphold needs-based healthcare
From CHAN CHEE KHOON, ScD (Epidemiology), Coordinator, Citizens’ Health Initiative.
Uphold Xmas spirit with acts of charity, says Melaka CM
MELAKA: Christmas celebration in the historic city is a time to spread goodwill among the various communities in the state, says Melaka’s Chief Minister.
Syariah judges must uphold Islamic principles of justice even when challenged, says Selangor Sultan
SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has decreed all Syariah judges to always uphold the Islamic principles of justice when exercising their judicial power, even when questioned and challenged by certain parties.
TikTok advertisers stay put after US appeals court upholds law forcing sale
NEW YORK (Reuters) - TikTok advertisers were in no rush to shift their marketing budgets after a U.S. appeals court upheld a law on Friday requiring a divestment or ban of the popular Chinese-owned short video app, citing TikTok's continued survival despite years of threats.
Court upholds death sentence for tycoon
A local court upheld the death penalty for a property tycoon in a multi-billion-dollar fraud case – but said her life could still be spared if she paid back three quarters of the assets she embezzled.
Vietnam court upholds death sentence for property tycoon in US$12bil fraud case
HANOI: A court in Vietnam on Tuesday (Dec 3) upheld a death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan after rejecting her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement and bribery in a high-profile US$12 billion fraud case, state media reported.
Vietnam court upholds death sentence for tycoon in $12 billion fraud case
HANOI (Reuters) - A court in Vietnam on Tuesday upheld a death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan after rejecting her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement and bribery in a high-profile $12 billion fraud case, state media reported.
US appeals court upholds law mandating China's TikTok sale
Chinese short-form video-hosting service TikTok has suffered a setback in its battle against the US law mandating the sale of the popular app, reported German news agency dpa.
Equal housing, inheritance rights upheld for same-sex couples
THE top court upheld earlier rulings that favoured subsidised housing benefits and equal inheritance rights for same-sex married couples, in a landmark victory for the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
Hong Kong court upholds three rulings granting equal housing, inheritance rights to gay couples
The Court of Final Appeal dismisses the government’s appeals seeking to preserve the discriminatory housing policies and intestacy laws
Appeals court upholds former police inspector's 30-month jail sentence for bribery
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has upheld a 30-month prison sentence and RM225,000 fine imposed on a former police officer convicted of soliciting and receiving bribes.
Upholding the spirit of service
THE Negri Sembilan Girl Guides Association, which marked its centenary this year, has earned royal recognition for successfully organising various programmes, including international initiatives.
‘Comfort women’ activist’s conviction upheld
THE Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of the former head of an advocacy group representing victims of Japan’s wartime sexual abuse for embezzlement and sentenced her to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years.
South Korea top court upholds conviction of 'comfort women' activist over embezzlement
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's Supreme Court upheld on Thursday the conviction of the former head of an advocacy group representing victims of Japan's wartime sexual abuse for embezzlement and sentenced her to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years.
Upholding duty of care as a board member
In recent times, there has been a growing trend of companies taking the legal route on past actions of not only board members, but also key management staff for a host of alleged offences committed during their tenure.
Trainees urged to uphold integrity and avoid corruption, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: Police trainees have been reminded to steer clear of any form of wrongdoing, especially corruption, as they embark on their careers as police personnel and officers, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.