Cult leader who brainwashed Siti Aishah, jailed for decades of abuse
A Maoist cult leader who brainwashed and raped followers in his London commune, and kept his own daughter imprisoned for three decades, was jailed Friday for 23 years.
Sat Jan 30 2016
UK Maoist cult followers brainwashed, raped; daughter imprisoned 30 years - Prosecutor
It was informed that Aravindan Balakrishnan had influenced the victims using mental and physical dominance and violence and sexual degradation.
Fri Nov 13 2015
Comrade Bala claims he was like Jesus Christ
Aravindan who claimed he was like Jesus Christ had women who abandoned their careers and futures for him
Fri Nov 29 2013
British 'slavery' case couple 'were Maoists'
Aravindan Balakrishnan and his Tanzanian wife Chanda who allegedly held three women as "slaves" were prominent Maoist activists in the 1970s
Tue Nov 26 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024