Iswaran, 62, arrived at the courthouse dressed in a suit, facing a reduced slate of charges that now excludes two serious corruption counts.
Securities litigation in the UK: liability and remedies
UK securities litigation claim numbers are rising due to factors such as increased availability of litigation finance from third party funders, the growth of shareholder activism, and the use of litigation as a tool for corporate governance and compliance.
Japan sends official ‘to deal with’ fatal stabbing of Shenzhen schoolboy
Fumio Kishida has demanded an explanation for the attack at Shenzhen Japanese School and urged China to ensure Japanese citizens’ safety.
Asia backs Kamala Harris, turbulent times for Malaysia Airlines: 5 weekend reads
From Asia’s pick in the US election to Malaysia Airlines’ recent woes, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Indonesia’s ‘bloody nickel’ under fire as US flags forced labour concerns
Reports of worker exploitation and accidents threaten a critical minerals deal with the US, driving calls for reform and more oversight.
Malaysia arrests hundreds of suspects in child sex abuse tied to Islamic firm GISB
Police said they had arrested 355 people, including religious teachers, and rescued more than 400 children from care homes run by the group.
Malaysia must tread fine line in EV push amid US-China rivalry, trade tensions: minister
Trade chief Tengku Zafrul Aziz says Malaysia must navigate a balancing act to ensure its EV market is not overtaken by Chinese imports.
‘A better bet’: Asia backs Kamala Harris over more Trump turmoil in US presidential race
Many in Asia see Harris as a safer choice for navigating complex US-China relations, as ex-president Donald Trump grows ever more erratic.
Global businesses to get GDPR compliance help with new EU SCCs
Confirmation of a forthcoming consultation on new standard contractual clauses (SCCs) will be welcomed by multinational businesses seeking help in importing personal data from the EU in a way that complies with EU data protection laws, an expert has said.
British industry must engage as self-driving car law is passed
Businesses across the automated vehicle sector must actively engage with the Department for Transport through forthcoming formal consultations and informal discussion as the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 becomes law, an expert has said.
