In some places, capital punishment is meant for drug-related offences. In others, it is reserved for offences related to murder and terrorism.

WE celebrated our 52nd anniversary of Earth Day last Friday on April 22. It should serve as a reminder to continue our efforts in protecting the environment, restoring damaged ecosystems and ensuring a more sustainable way of life.

I AM no cricket enthusiast. The names of the sporting legends in that world are, therefore, unknown to me.

Malaysia has for several years been accused (which it has consistently denied) of using forced migrant labour in its plantations and other industries.

In less than three weeks, the Federal Court is set to announce its final verdict on the proposed mega development of the Taman Rimba Kiara project.

I ASKED a noted authority on public international law, what she thought about the claims of the descendants of the Sulu sultan to Sabah.

I was surprised when a former student, a senior syariah judicial officer in a southern state, called me recently. His primary intention was to seek my advice on his PhD studies at a local university.

Last week’s news of a Mareva injunction against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak did not surprise many of my friends in the legal fraternity. They said it was a matter of time.

The journalist wanted to know what happens after an accused is found guilty by the trial judge and given a prison sentence, but is freed on bail pending the outcome of the appeal.

Three months ago, the prime minister launched the fourth National Physical Plan (NPP4), in sync with the goals of the 12th Malaysia Plan, to make the country economically, environmentally and socially resilient.

Going through my morning papers last Friday, I read about a doctor who allegedly sold fake vaccination certificates.

A JOURNALIST called on Friday morning seeking my views on the controversy over the purchase of shares in a public listed company by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief, Tan Sri Azam Baki.

MOST of us were still focused on the plight of the flood victims last week that an important judgment on the constitutionality of vernacular schools in the country went by almost unnoticed.

2021 began with a full-blown pandemic in January (the death toll had reached the 600 mark on Jan 17) and ended with a massive flood last week.

ACCORDING to a recent media report, a green lung (complete with a lake in its centre) in Johor Baru has become a major dumping ground for construction materials and other hazardous waste.

LAST Friday, I was given a copy of the executive summary of the Court of Appeal’s decision on Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal against his conviction and sentence by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in July last year.

AN old friend called me recently as he wanted to know whether the law allows an appellant in a criminal case (after his conviction) to adduce fresh evidence on appeal.

LAST Thursday passed like any other day for most of us in Malaysia — insignificant and forgettable, unlike Nov 11.

A young journalist called me recently, asking for my comments on a malicious prosecution suit filed by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak against former attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas and the government of Malaysia.

Thankfully, my house is situated on slightly higher ground and was, therefore, safe from the floodwater.