Court upholds jail sentence, fine on ex-ministry sec-gen for abetment in graft
Judicial Commissioner Datuk Aslam Zainuddin made the ruling when striking out an appeal by Mohd Arif, 64, to set aside the conviction and sentence meted out by the Sessions Court here on Nov 14, 2018.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Online gambling: 'Datuk', two policemen's habeas corpus applications for release dismissed
A Datuk and two policemen who have been remanded under the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA) 1959 in connection with an illegal online gambling syndicate will remain under police custody until Dec 6.
Mon Nov 02 2020
Ahmad Maslan fails again in bid to strike out charge
The High Court here today dismissed an application by Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan for a revision of a lower courts decision.
Fri Aug 14 2020
Ex-RMAF sergeant, businessman freed on charges of jet engine theft, money laundering
Judge Aslam Zainuddin ordered the two men to be released after finding that the prosecution had failed to prove a prima facie case against N. Tharmendran and K. Rajandran Prasad on all the charges.
Thu Sep 29 2016
Cheating company director of RM1.1 million
A businessman was charged at the Sessions Court here today with three counts of cheating a company director of RM1.1 million involving an investmet on an iron ore business in Sumatera, Indonesia
Tue Jan 08 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024