Former top court judge and chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak recalls being told to ‘toe the line’ in a high-profile case, warning that true independence demands the courage to stand firm
Abdul Rahman was also the sole dissenting judge in the Federal Court’s 4-1 decision to dismiss Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s bid to review its ruling in 2022 upholding his conviction for misappropriating RM42 million from SRC International. He said Najib ought to be acquitted and discharged of all criminal charges since an injustice had taken place.
Bar owners say the upcoming 10% excise duty under Budget 2026 could squeeze margins, drive drinkers to cheaper alternatives, and push small operators to the brink
