
Siti Bainun sentenced to 22 years in jail for neglect, abuse, of down syndrome girl Bella
However, the court ordered Siti Bainun to serve the sentences concurrently from today, meaning she will be serving only 12 years in jail.
Wed May 03 2023

Judge chides Siti Bainun for being late
Judge Izralizam Sanusi was irked by the absence of Siti Bainun and her lawyer when he wanted to start proceedings of her defence trial.
Tue Feb 21 2023

Bella case: Court orders Siti Bainun to give statement of defence without lawyer
The order was made by Judge Izralizam after deciding that the defence proceedings must go on so as not to disrupt the course of the case.
Thu Jan 26 2023

Court dismisses Siti Bainun's application for statements of prosecution witnesses
Judge Izralizam Sanusi dismissed the application on grounds that the statements were privileged documents.
Fri Dec 09 2022

Bella suffered physical, emotional injuries under Siti Bainun's custody - Judge
Judge Izralizam said that if the accused had looked after Bella well, the girl would not have suffered and endured such pain.
Thu Nov 24 2022

Bella case: Siti Bainun ordered to enter defence
Siti Bainun was today ordered by the Sessions Court here to enter her defence on charges of neglecting and abusing Bella.
Thu Nov 24 2022

Bella case: Court decides tomorrow whether Siti Bainun will be freed or to enter defence
The prosecution closed its case on Oct 28 after calling 22 witnesses in the trial which began on March 30 this year.
Wed Nov 23 2022

Bella case: Judge advises prosecution, defence to cooperate
The Sessions Court judge today advised the prosecution and defence in the case of Siti Bainun Ahd Razali to cooperate well in sharing information related to case management.
Thu Jun 16 2022

Public warned against making statements, comments on Bella's abuse case
Sessions Court judge Izralizam Sanusi warned the public against issuing any statement or making comments on social media regarding the ongoing trial involving Siti Bainun Ahd Razali.
Thu Apr 21 2022

Judge, all parties in Bella's trial visit incident location
The visit was to allow the court to get a clearer picture or view of the laundry room to better understand the incident cited by Yasmin.
Wed Apr 13 2022

Single mother fined RM9,000 for neglecting son
The mother was charged with neglecting her son, resulting in the boy to be injured at a house in Setapak.
Wed Oct 27 2021

Siti Bainun charged with neglecting down syndrome child
Founder of the Rumah Bonda welfare home, Siti Bainun Ahd Razali was charged in the Sessions Court here today with neglecting a 13-year-old down-syndrome girl.
Fri Aug 20 2021

Saleswoman gets 18 months' jail for having stolen mobile phone
A saleswoman cried after the Sessions Court here today sentenced her to 18 months in prison for possessing a stolen mobile phone.
Wed Jan 06 2021

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
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Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025