This article has been updated with the news that a judge has issued a habeas corpus order in Happy’s case, and information about the latest court hearing. The US-based Nonhuman Rights Project […]
Nonhuman Rights Project files new habeas corpus petition in bid to free captive elephant
Wife of Malaysia’s former prime minister pleads not guilty to charges of money laundering and tax evasion
Rosmah Mansor, the wife of Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak, today pleaded not guilty to 17 money laundering charges. Twelve of the charges relate to the alleged deposit into her personal bank […]
The Gardasil controversy: as reports of adverse effects increase, cervical cancer rates rise in HPV-vaccinated age groups
This article has been updated to include news of the expulsion of Peter Gøtzsche from the Cochrane Collaboration, new information about the flawed HPV vaccination trials, and cervical cancer statistics from the Netherlands. The […]
Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan coalition marks its first 100 days in government
This article has been updated. It has been 100 days since the Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) coalition took over the reins of government in Malaysia after its surprise election victory in […]
Trial of Malaysia’s former prime minister, Najib Razak, set to start on February 12, 2019
This article has been updated to include the further arrest of Najib Razak and the 25 new charges brought against him. The trial of Malaysia’s former prime minister, Najib Razak, is scheduled […]
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak pleads not guilty to money laundering charges
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak today (Wednesday) pleaded not guilty to three new charges at a High Court hearing in Kuala Lumpur. Najib first appeared before Judge Azura Alwi, where the […]
MH370: safety team releases report, but cannot determine the cause of the plane’s disappearance
This article has been updated and includes details of the resignation of the chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, Azharuddin Abdul Rahman and the response of the family support group […]
Agribusiness ‘now linked to more murders of environmental defenders than mining’
Agribusiness is now linked to more killings of environmental defenders than any other industry, according to a new annual report by the non-governmental organisation Global Witness. The number of environmental defenders killed […]
Malaysia says full MH370 investigation report will be released on July 30
A full report of the investigation into the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will be released on July 30, Malaysia’s transport minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook announced today (Friday). The […]
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil reinstates Nestlé’s membership
This article has been updated. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has readmitted the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé, whose membership it suspended last month over breaches of the […]
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak pleads not guilty to four corruption charges
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak today (Wednesday) pleaded not guilty to four charges brought against him for alleged breach of trust and abuse of power. Najib appeared first before Judge Zainal […]
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak has been arrested
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak has been arrested by anti-corruption authorities and is due to face charges at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow (Wednesday). The former premier’s arrest is […]
UNESCO committee keeps Sumatran rainforest on List of World Heritage In Danger
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee¹ has again voted to keep the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra (TRHS) in Indonesia on the List of World Heritage In Danger. At its 42nd session, taking place […]
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil suspends Nestlé for breaching code of conduct
This article has been updated. The world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé, has been suspended from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) for being in breach of the RSPO’s statutes […]
MH370: Ocean Infinity search ends amid calls for new disclosures and further investigation
The American seabed exploration company Ocean Infinity, which spent three months searching for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, has ended its mission in the southern Indian Ocean. Seabed Constructor – the vessel […]
Fighting coal mine expansion: anti-protest charges against Australia’s Wollar Three are dismissed
This article has been updated to include the Land and Environment Court judgement issued on June 19. Controversial charges brought against the Wollar Three, who were arrested for protesting against coal mine […]
MH370: as Ocean Infinity search draws to a close, next of kin call for transparency and further investigation
Updates: Ocean Infinity says its current search for MH370 will continue until June 8, and next of kin of those on board MH370 have had a meeting with Malasysia’s new transport minister, […]
Malaysia’s new Cabinet ministers are sworn in as post-election drama continues
Malaysia’s 13 new federal ministers were sworn in yesterday (Monday) in a ceremony at the National Palace (Istana Negara). A foreign minister is yet to be named. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says […]
Freedom for Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia’s opposition politician is released after being granted a royal pardon
Malaysia’s jailed opposition politician Anwar Ibrahim was released this morning (Wednesday) after serving more than three years in jail. He walked out of the Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital a free man after the […]
Malaysian opposition wins general election for first time since independence
Malaysia’s 92-year-old former leader, Mahathir Mohamad, who spearheaded the opposition’s defeat of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition in the country’s 14th general election, has just been sworn in as the new […]
