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Court of Appeal holds Workers’ Party leaders Sylvia Lim and Low Thia Khiang liable for negligence; Pritam Singh cleared
Singapore’s Court of Appeal found Workers’ Party leaders Sylvia Lim and Low Thia Khiang liable for negligence over funds of Aljunied-Hougang Town Council (AHTC), while clearing Pritam Singh.
The Apex court also resolved that FMSS is not liable to either AHTC or Seng Kang Town Council in any respect, contradicting the lower court’s judgment.
Director in National Research Foundation under PM’s Office faces corruption charge
Henry Wong Chuen Yuen, a director of a research department under the Prime Minister’s Office, has been accused of accepting bribes to promote a company’s business interests.
Wong allegedly accepted gratification in the form of a 30% shareholding in the company Smart Illumination from its director.
Taiwan Supreme Court revokes conviction in high-profile case, orders retrial
On Wednesday (14 June), The Taiwan Supreme Court revoked the conviction of Liang Yuzhi, a Taiwanese culprit sentenced to death, citing inconsistencies and incomplete investigations.
The case will be retried, potentially prolonging the trial, as the judge identified violations in investigative responsibilities and disputed the determination of planned crimes.
Malaysian Court of Appeal grants Najib’s wife temporary passport release for family visit in Singapore
The Malaysian Court of Appeal has granted Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s passport temporary release for the third time, allowing her to visit her daughter and grandson in Singapore.
The decision was made on 15 June by a three-member bench, led by Justice P Ravinthran.
Petition found in box that stopped Abe murder hearing: Japanese media
A suspicious package caused the cancellation of a court hearing for the man accused of murdering former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe.
The package, which triggered a security alert, was later found to contain a petition seeking a lenient sentence for the accused.
The suspect allegedly targeted Abe due to his ties to the Unification Church.
Hearing for Abe murder suspect cancelled over suspicious object: Japan media
A pre-trial hearing for the accused killer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was canceled due to a suspicious object delivered to the court. The object, described as an unidentified bag, prompted the evacuation of the Nara District Court.
The accused, Tetsuya Yamagami, faces murder charges and potential execution if convicted. The assassination of Abe in July the previous year has drawn attention to security shortcomings in Japan.
Hong Kong court quashes investigative journalist’s conviction
Hong Kong’s top court has overturned the conviction of journalist Bao Choy, granting a rare victory for press freedom in the city.
Choy was found guilty in 2021 for accessing car ownership records during her investigation into an attack on democracy supporters.
The Court of Final Appeal ruled unanimously that “bona fide journalism” should not be excluded from the definition of accessing the records for “other traffic and transport related matters.” The decision highlights the importance of freedom of speech and the press in Hong Kong.
US trial opens over alleged forced repatriation of Chinese abroad
The first federal trial in the United States regarding China’s alleged forced repatriation campaign, known as “Operation Fox Hunt,” has commenced in New York.
The trial involves three defendants accused of coercing US residents, who were wanted for alleged crimes in China, to return.
The trial is expected to last two to three weeks, with the defendants facing up to ten years in prison if convicted. The US government has previously prosecuted Chinese nationals involved in surveillance and harassment activities within the country.
Thirteen in court over 2019 storming of Hong Kong legislature
Thirteen people are on trial in Hong Kong for storming the city’s legislature in 2019, marking a significant challenge to the Beijing-backed government.
The incident was part of the pro-democracy protests that engulfed Hong Kong, with millions participating in marches and sit-ins. Seven defendants pleaded guilty to rioting charges, while the remaining six face additional charges carrying a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
The trial is expected to last 44 days. Over 10,000 individuals were arrested during the 2019 protests, and a national security law implemented in 2020 further curtailed dissent.
