Unjust and regressive laws should be abolished entirely

Top professions no longer secure

PETALING JAYA: The protracted Covid-19 pandemic has not spared professions once deemed financially lucrative and secure.

Malaysian Bar: Parliament should consider enacting anti-hopping laws

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Malaysian Bar today again called on the government to consider enacting anti-hopping legislation during the upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting to prevent lawmakers from switching parties.

No more excuse for drink-driving

PETALING JAYA: Drivers cannot claim ignorance as an excuse if they are charged under the new Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2020 for driving under the influence (DUI), say rights groups.

King’s decision lauded

FROM Salim Bashir , President Malaysian Bar

Focus on tackling virus spread, groups tell politicians

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Bar has hailed the King’s decision not to proclaim an Emergency, sa­­ying that a decision otherwise would have resulted in a constitutional crisis.

Malaysian Bar praises King, Malay Rulers for not proclaiming state of emergency

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Bar has hailed the King’s decision not to proclaim a state of emergency, saying that a decision otherwise would have resulted in a constitutional crisis.

Covid-19: Exempting minister without reason creates dangerous precedent, says Malaysian Bar

PETALING JAYA: Exempting a minister from Covid-19 preventive measures without justification is arbitrary and creates a dangerous precedent, says Malaysian Bar president Salim Bashir.

Constitution must be followed even in times of crisis

From SALIM BASHIR President, Malaysian Bar.

MPs need to prioritise the Sexual Harassment Bill