APRIL 24 — In the fight for integrity within the legal profession, the eradication of touting (activities conducted by unscrupulous persons who receive commissions from law firms in return for securing clients) stands as a crucial battlefront where ethical standards intersect with the pursuit of justice. Due to its corrosive influence on fair legal representation … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Sautéed slices of tender pork, redolent with ginger and onions. Hot, steamed short grain rice. A single wobbly onsen egg, snowy white and waiting to be pierced to reveal molten gold. This is a bowl of comfort food, albeit one not cooked by a maternal forebear. Instead it’s the Pork … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Bar Council today elected Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab as the president of the Malaysian Bar, and elected Anand Raj as the vice president for the new term of 2024/2025. Mohamad Ezri was the Malaysian Bar vice-president for the immediate past two terms (2022/2023 and 2023/2024), while Anand was the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Malaysian Bar today voted to go to court to challenge the legality of the Pardons Board’s decision to reduce former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 12-year jail term and RM210 million fine in relation to the misappropriation of SRC International Sdn Bhd’s RM42 million. At the Malaysian Bar’s … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Malaysian Bar president Karen Cheah today said it was disappointing that there was blatant disrespect towards the courts, following news that the Kelantan state legislative assembly unanimously approved a motion to re-enact 16 Shariah criminal provisions in a state law that had been struck down by the Federal Court. In … Read more
PETALING JAYA, March 3 — The plate of fried rice arrives, and as my eyes dart across the plate, the look of anticipation on my face quickly changes to one of bewilderment. Are those walnuts? Raisins and dried peaches too? Surely not… And yet, after digging into the plate, I find myself pleasantly surprised. Huge … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — A Philippines lawmaker has urged the country’s Foreign Affairs Department to formally protest the grant given by the Singaporean government in exchange for pop star Taylor Swift agreeing not to perform elsewhere in South-east Asia. In criticising Singapore, Joey Salceda said the city-state’s move is detrimental to its diplomatic relations … Read more
NEW YORK, Feb 25 — Not much has changed in the 170 years that McSorley’s Old Ale House has been serving customers in Manhattan’s East Village. The New York establishment’s manager Teresa Maher says the secret is simple — “keeping the ale flowing and the door open.” “We are a small place, but we are … Read more
Scottsdale, Arizona, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montgomery, Texas residents will notice that Black Rock Coffee Bar, located at 18784 Hwy 105 W Suite 100 at the intersection of Highway 105 and Walden, opened its doors today, February 16. Known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel® energy drinks, the boutique coffee chain celebrated its grand … Read more
Scottsdale, Arizona, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Glendale, Arizona residents will notice that Black Rock Coffee Bar, located at 8325 W. Northern Avenue at the intersection of Northern and Loop 101, opened its doors today, February 12. Known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel® energy drinks, the boutique coffee chain celebrated its grand … Read more
