Released in 2021, the Malaysian indie film, Mentega Terbang embarked on a journey far different from its whimsical title. The film follows Aishah, a 15-year-old grappling with her mother’s illness and existential questions about faith and the afterlife. As she explores different religions and spiritual practices, the film immediately ignites a firestorm of controversy, sparking…
Medical conditions can affect the personal livelihood and employment of a person. The question is this: should let your boss know about it? Now, there are two scenarios where the disclosure becomes an issue – either the medical condition developed before employment or the medical condition developed during the course of employment. If you are…
If you are the type to celebrate Valentine’s Day, the dawn of “V Day” can be exciting or dreadful, depending on whether you have someone to spend it with. For this year’s Valentine’s Day, legally speaking, your pool of potential candidates may have widened to include someone else’s spouse, due to the recent Federal Court’s…
On 2 February 2024, the former Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak (“Najib”), successfully obtained a reduction of his punishment.[1] Najib’s prison sentence was reduced from 12 years to 6 years while his fine was reduced from RM210 million to RM50 million. This decision has upset Malaysians across the board, although for different reasons. Some…