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Understanding Drug Laws of Malaysia: Strictest Law on Drugs?
Malaysia has some of the strictest drug laws in the world, including mandatory death penalties for certain drug trafficking offences which makes it one of the countries with the harshest penalties for drug-related offences. Malaysia’s approach to narcotics control has evolved over time, influenced by colonial history, international drug conventions,
“Know Your Rights: Understanding Malaysia’s Minimum Wage Law and How to Protect Your Earnings”
To safeguard workers’ rights and provide fair compensation to the workers, the Malaysian government has implied a mandatory minimum wage policy. Under the Minimum Wages Order 2024 (MWO 2024), effective 1 February 2025, Malaysia’s minimum wage will increase to RM 1,700 per month for employers with more than five employees,
Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied
‘Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied’ is a legal maxim that emphasises delays by the court in delivering verdicts and resolutions diminish the fairness of justice. Justice is a cornerstone of any functioning society and delays in its delivery undermines the judiciary’s credibility and harm those it serves. In Malaysia, the
Why choose Divorce?
Divorce was once perceived as a taboo subject, but in recent years it has become increasingly common for couples in unhappy marriages to opt for divorce rather than remain in a marriage that is clearly irretrievably broken down. According to Malaysia’s Statistics Department, divorce cases increased significantly by 43.1%, from
Cyberbullying in Malaysia
TikTok, one of the fast-paced social media platforms that has created many content creators in Malaysia since the pandemic. Although, some users have used this platform to express their support for their favourite influencers, but that is not always the case. Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil noted the rise of
