Bella abuse: Siti Bainun withdraws appeal on stay of execution against jail sentence
Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali will now file a new application for a stay of execution before Judge Noorin.
Mon May 20 2024
Bella: High Court upholds Siti Bainun's conviction and sentence
Siti Bainun Ahd Razali failed in her bid for High Court to overturn her conviction and prison sentence for the abuse of a disabled teenager.
Thu May 02 2024
Rumah Bonda's application for review of JKMs seal order reverted to High Court for hearing
The High Court said there was merit in Rumah Bonda's appeal and the court agreed that the application should be heard.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Rumah Bonda founder fails again to get stay of prison sentence
The court dismissed the application, 'on the grounds that there were no special or exceptional circumstances to allow the stay.
Tue May 23 2023
Court dismisses stay of jail sentence, Siti Bainun sent to Kajang Prison
The judge said there are no special and exceptional circumstances for the court to allow a stay of the execution of the prison sentence.
Wed May 03 2023
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
Siti Bainun found guilty of neglecting, abusing Bella
The charge provides imprisonment for up to 20 years or a fine of RM50,000 or both, upon conviction.
Wed May 03 2023
Defence closes case in Siti Bainun's trial, decision May 3
The defence team closed its case after calling eight witnesses at the Sessions Court hearing today.
Thu Mar 09 2023
I was told Bella was scalded by hot water from flask during scuffle with Balqis - Witness
The witness said Yasmin then contacted Siti Bainun before taking Bella into the toilet where she poured cold water on the girl's back.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Siti Bainun denies feeding Bella chilli
Siti Bainun said the allegation by Suhana was untrue as she had never cared about the condition of the children.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Siti Bainun denies splashing Bella with hot water, asking her to eat chilli and faeces
Siti Bainun said the incident never happened to Bella as claimed by fifth prosecution witness, who is a former resident of the welfare home.
Wed Feb 22 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
Siti Bainun reappoints lawyer for defence trial
Siti Bainun Ahd Razali has re-appointed one of the five lawyers who withdrew from representing her to handle her defence proceedings on charges of neglecting and abusing Bella.
Mon Feb 20 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
Siti Bainun left with no lawyers after two remaining counsels withdraw from her case
The two remaining lawyers of Siti Bainun Ahd Razali have also withdrawn themselves from representing the Rumah Bonda founder in the case of neglecting and abusing Bella.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024