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Daily Express
5 hours ago
- Daily Express
Peter Anthony's judicial review verdict on July 9
Published on: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 28, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The Court of Appeal will decide on July 9 whether to allow Datuk Peter Anthony's judicial review against his conviction and three-year jail sentence for forging a UMS contract. The date was set during online case management on May 16. Peter, who has paid a RM50,000 fine, was found guilty by the Sessions Court in 2022, and his appeal was dismissed on March 4. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
5 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Act quickly: Lessons from the Semantan Estate decision
More than six decades after government surveyors first nailed acquisition notices to rubber trees at Ladang Batu, the Court of Appeal has tried to bring the Semantan Estate saga to a close. Its broad grounds handed down on June 24, 2025, read like a cautionary epic: they track a 1956 compulsory acquisition that paid RM5,282 an acre, a string of land references and writs that fizzled and a final reckoning over whether possession or compensation is the only lawful remedy. The story begins before Merdeka, when Gazette Notification 401 of July 26, 1956, authorised the Selangor government to take some 250 acres for a 'diplomatic enclave.' Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters. RM12.33/month RM8.63/month Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters. Free Trial For new subscribers only
The Journal
a day ago
- The Journal
How Joe Duffy shut down head shops (and why all drugs were legalised for one weird day in 2015)
AFTER OVER 25 years in the Liveline hotseat, Joe Duffy, one of Ireland's most recognisable and influential voices on radio, will hang up his mic for the last time this afternoon. From scandalising the nation after the release of Normal People , to '51551 Wash yer hands' , Joe has brought us countless iconic moments over the years. But younger readers may not recall Joe's instrumental role in Ireland accidentally legalising ecstasy and ketamine for a day. It was 10 March 2015, and thanks to a ruling from the Court of Appeal which deemed the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 unconstitutional, Ireland made international headlines for accidentally making drugs such as ecstacy, ketamine and meth legal for 24 hours. Okay, okay, it wasn't fully Joe's doing, but the court decision arose from a series of events put in motion in large part thanks to Joe's relentless and passionate campaigning against Ireland's head shops. Head shops began popping up at scale across Ireland in late 2009, selling potent drugs such as mephedrone and synthetic cannabinoids. These drugs were not illegal under Irish legislation at the time. At the time, young people in Ireland had become the biggest users of head shop drugs in Europe. A protest against headshops outside Leinster House in March 2010. Reflecting on that period this morning, Joe told RTÉ Radio 1′s Morning Ireland that he first came across a head shop while walking down Dublin's Talbot Street around Christmas 2009. 'I saw this queue at the shop, at a window like you see at a petrol station, and it was a head shop. Advertisement 'I hadn't a clue what a head shop was. I hadn't a clue, and I asked 'What are these guys selling?' And they were basically drugs they were selling. Let's be blunt.' Joe went on to explain how he mentioned it on Liveline on his first day back after Christmas in January. 'We discovered within two days, there was over 100 head shops thriving in Ireland, thriving. And then people start ringing in about the effects of this. We didn't know what they were selling, unregulated. Unbelievable. Making massive, massive profits.' Five months later, on 10 May 201o, Fianna Fáil Taoiseach Brian Cowen clamped down on the shops by declaring a list of over 100 psychoactive drugs to be controlled substances under the 1977 Misuse of Drugs Act. Taoiseach Brian Cowen announcing the legislation. May, 2010. It had an immediate effect. Gardaí raided head shops across the country and, within weeks, the number of head shops in Ireland fell from 102 to 36. Joe put this down to the power of politics, but also to the power of people on Liveline, who brought the issue to the nation's attention. The veteran broadcaster stuck with the story. In 2015, a caller, Paul Hodkinson, talked to Joe about the death of his brother Colm after he took magic mushrooms in 2005. Joe said his campaign against head shops was the only thing he's done over the years with Liveline that brought real risk to him. 'I was physically threatened twice, once in an underground car park by a guy who obviously owned a head shop and was out a lot of money. And another [time] I was spat at on Gardiner Street by another head shop person. 'But that's my job, I was trying to be mediator. But on the head shop thing, I did get very passionate,' he admitted. In the lead up to the government's clampdown, protests against new head shops were common, with some also held outside Dáil Éireann. Related Reads Joe Duffy leaves window open on Áras run as he closes door on RTÉ career Joe Duffy interview: 'We've more people than ever calling. The biggest decision you make is who not to put on air. That can be heartbreaking.' 'Now I couldn't go on any of the protests. But what I can say, there was a plan to open a head shop in Clontarf. Obviously, I couldn't go on that protest, but I painted every single placard that was used in that protest that day,' Joe recalled. Despite the success of the Liveline campaign, not everyone recalls Joe's interventions on drugs policy fondly. In 2010, calls to ban head shops were labelled as 'Joe Duffy-created hysteria' by then Labour councillor Dermot Looney. Protest outside Leinster House. March, 2010. Others, like criminal justice lecturer at Maynooth University, Dr Cian Ó Concubhair, take the view that Joe contributed to a wave of 'moral panic' related to drug use in Ireland. Despite these criticisms, research carried out by Trinity College Dublin in 2020 suggests that the closure of Ireland's headshops led to a drop in drug-related emergency room admissions. At the height of head shop activity in the first eight months of 2010, the rate of drug-related admissions were 9% higher than the same period in 2008. Two years later, in 2012, admissions were over 30% lower, with the decline beginning in June 2010, the month after the government passed its legislation. In Joe's own view, his campaign against head shops was Liveline's 'best achievement'. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Syed Saddiq says he's grateful to Bella, calls her an extraordinary woman
Syed Saddiq says that over the course of their six-month acquaintance, Bella Astillah has been a constant presence in his life. Photos: Bella Astillah/Instagram Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman says he is truly grateful to actress Bella Astillah for standing by him during a challenging time. Speaking during a livestream on his TikTok account Wednesday night (June 26), the 32-year-old Muar MP revealed that over the course of their six-month acquaintance, Bella had been a constant presence in his life. 'Many people have asked me where Bella is. I think she's taking a break because earlier today (Wednesday), she was with me the whole time. 'I truly owe her a debt of gratitude. Even though we've only known each other for a few months, she's always been there – making me happy, working together... she's always been by my side,' he said. Syed Saddiq added that he couldn't always appear alongside the 31-year-old actress, whose full name is Dayang Nabellah Awang Astillah, as she has responsibilities of her own. 'She has her children, Ayden and Ara, who need her love and attention as a mother,' he said. 'I feel guilty sometimes because she has her work and her family too. He told his supporters that he will not forget Bella's kindness. "She is an extraordinary woman. Whatever hardship I've faced is nothing compared to what she has gone through,' he added On Wednesday morning, Bella was seen arriving at the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya to show support as Syed Saddiq awaited a ruling on his appeal. He was later acquitted of all four charges in the RM1.2mil graft case involving funds from Armada Bersatu. Bella described the verdict as a 'deserved win' for the Syed Saddiq. 'He's an honest, genuine and brave person who does everything with a sincere heart. Maybe this is a form of repayment for all the good he has done,' she told mStar, The Star 's Malay-language news portal.
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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
BTH: Syed Saddiq acquitted, Cyberjaya student murdered & Iran's Ambassador speaks [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: On this week's episode of Beyond the Headlines, hosts Amalina Kamal and Hazween Hassan dive into three major stories shaking Malaysia. From a stunning court verdict that could reshape the political landscape to a campus tragedy that has ignited a national conversation on safety, and the far-reaching economic ripples of the Iran-Israel conflict, we unpack what these headlines mean for you. The week's top story is the dramatic acquittal of former Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman. After a five-year legal battle he described as "hell", the Court of Appeal overturned his 2023 High Court conviction on all four corruption charges, clearing him of a seven-year prison sentence, a multi-million ringgit fine, and caning. While Syed Saddiq's party, MUDA, calls the verdict a "victory for a new chapter in Malaysian politics" and immediately offers him the presidency back, the fight isn't over. The prosecution has already filed an appeal to the Federal Court. Next, a heartbreaking story from Cyberjaya has sent shockwaves across the country. A 20-year-old physiotherapy student was found murdered in her university dormitory, a place meant to be a sanctuary. The case, now being investigated as a murder, has sparked intense public outcry. In this segment, we discuss how this tragedy shatters the perception of safety in places like university campuses and cities branded as modern hubs. The incident has ignited a crucial national conversation about security protocols in student housing, accountability, and gendered safety. Are we doing enough to protect our most vulnerable? Lastly, the direct conflict between Iran and Israel shifts to fragile diplomacy, the ripple effects are already being felt here at home. This isn't just a distant geopolitical issue; it has direct consequences for Malaysia's economy, diplomacy, and citizens. To get a perspective from the heart of the matter, we caught up with down with Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi, the Ambassador of Iran to Malaysia, for an in-depth discussion on the conflict and its implications for the region. Watch the latest episode of Beyond the Headlines for more updates and visit NST Online's YouTube channel. *This episode was recorded on June 26.
