Sosilawati murders: Death penalty on ex-lawyer and another upheld
The three-judge panel rejected the applications submitted by N. Pathmanabhan and T. Thilaiyalagan to review their death sentences.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Sosilawati's murder: Federal Court upholds death sentence of three men, acquits one
The former lawyer and the farm hands are N. Pathmanabhan, 47, T. Thilaiyalagan, 25, and R. Kathavarayan, 37.
Thu Mar 16 2017
March 16 decision on appellants' final bid in Sosilawati case
Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad for R. Matan says they received a letter dated March 3 from the Federal Court registry notifying them of the decision date.
Fri Mar 10 2017
Sosilawati murder: Federal Court to hear appeal on Oct 31
Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, counsel for one of the men, R. Matan, says the court would hear the appeal from Oct 31 to Nov 8 excluding the weekend.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Sosilawati heirs satisfied with court's decision
All the heirs of the late cosmetics millionairess Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya satisfied with the decision of the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya.
Fri Dec 04 2015
Sosilawati murder case: Appeals Court upholds death sentence on four men and three others
A three-member panel chaired by Justice Datuk Aziah Ali in an unanimous decision ruled that the convictions were safe.
Fri Dec 04 2015
Human bones, firewood remnants recovered, Appeals Court told
The police recovered fragments of human bones and remnants of fire wood used to burn the bodies of victims, the Appeals Court heard today.
Mon Aug 17 2015
Sosilawati's children finally get mom's death certificate
Five children of Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya finally managed to get a death certificate for their mother who was murdered in 2010.
Mon Jul 27 2015
NRD did not reject death certificate application by Sosilawati's children - SFC
The National Registration Department (NRD) did not reject the application by the five children of Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya for her death certificate.
Tue May 26 2015
Sosilawati murder: Appeal by four convicts postponed to Aug 10
The postponement was due to counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik withdrawing himself from representing the fourth accused, R. Kathavarayan.
Mon May 18 2015
Sosilawati: Court sets May 27 to hear death certificate application
The High Court set May 26 to hear an application by Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya's children for leave for a judicial review to compel NRD to issue death certificate for their mother who was killed in 2010.
Wed Feb 25 2015
Sosilawati murder case: Appeals Court sets May 18 for hearing
May 18 has been set to hear the appeals of a former lawyer and his employees convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya.
Mon Feb 09 2015
Sosilawati's children get court approval over death certificate
The children of cosmetic millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya, today obtained leave from the High Court for a judicial review to compel NRD to issue a death certficate for their late mother.
Tue Nov 25 2014
Sosilawati's daughter thankful for judgement on mother's murderers
The daughter of Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya today expressed relief that the trial on her mother's murder was finally over after three years.
Thu May 23 2013
Sosilawati murder: Ex-lawyer and accomplices sentenced to death
Former lawyer, N.Pathmanabhan and his three accomplices who worked at his farm have been sentenced to death by High Court for murdering millionaire beautician, Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya.
Thu May 23 2013
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
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?
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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
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024