Appeals court affirms conviction, reduces jail sentence against ex-Tronoh assemblyman
The Court of Appeal here today reduced the 13-year imprisonment to eight years jail with two strokes of the cane on former Tronoh Assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong for raping his maid, five years ago.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Tronoh Assemblyman Paul Yong gets 13 years' jail, whipping for raping maid
The judge said a heavy deterrent punishment should be imposed on Yong so as to serve as a lesson to him and also to others.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Paul Yong found guilty of raping maid
Justice Abdul Wahab made the decision after finding that the defense had failed to raise reasonable doubt at the end of its case.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Decision on Paul Yong's case postponed to July 27
The decision of the case has been postponed following the death of Paul Yong's mother, DPP Liyana said.
Tue Jun 28 2022
June 29 for decision on Tronoh assemblyman rape trial
Yong is being accused of raping his Indonesian maid in a room on the first floor of his house in Meru Desa Park.
Tue May 17 2022
Paul Yong rape trial: Defence closes case after calling three witnesses
The defence in the rape case involving Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong today closed their case after calling all three witnesses.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Political ploy behind my rape charge, Tronoh rep tells court
Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong told the Ipoh High Court today that there is a political ploy behind the rape charge he is currently on trial for.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Paul Yong's rape trial postponed after close contact with COVID-19 case
Judge Datuk Abdul Wahab Mohamed set March 16, 30 and 31 for Yong to enter his defence.
Tue Feb 15 2022
Paul Yong ordered to enter defence in rape case
The High Court here today ordered Tronoh Assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong, who is charged with raping his Indonesian maid two years ago, to enter his defence.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Decision on whether Paul Yong to enter defence in rape case to be known tomorrow
Tronoh state assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong is set to find out if he is required to enter his defence on the charge of raping an Indonesian maid tomorrow.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Decision on Tronoh Assemblyman's rape case on Dec 7
The decision on whether Tronoh assemblyman would be acquitted or ordered to enter his defence on the charge of raping an Indonesian maid would be known on Dec 7.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Investigations indicate Tronoh assemblyman raped his maid - Investigating officer
The investigating officer in the case of Paul Yong Choo Kiong told the High Court here today that investigations indicated that the victim had been raped by the Tronoh State Assemblyman.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Paul Yong's rape trial adjourned to Sept 27
The trial involving Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong, who is charged with raping his maid has been adjourned.
Wed Aug 18 2021
No trace of semen, sperm found on exhibits in Tronoh Assemblyman's rape case, court told
Analysis by the Chemistry Department on several exhibits in the case of Tronoh Assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong charged with raping his maid did not find any traces of semen and sperm on them.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Protected witnesses in Tronoh Assemblyman's rape case testified today
Two protected witnesses, including the victim in the rape case, testified in camera during the hearing at the High Court.
Tue Jul 13 2021
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024