Former MIDF director fined RM85,000 for using forged document as genuine
Vijaya Kumar pleaded guilty to an alternative charge with using as genuine a forged document.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Former company COO fined RM200,000 for using false document
A former COO of a solid waste management company was fined a total of RM200,000, in default 36 months' jail, by the Sessions Court to three alternative charges of using false documents in claims.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Man sentenced to six years' jail for causing infant's death
Judge Datuk Wan Ibrahim Wan Arfah passed the sentence after Wong Weng Yew, 43, former manager of a cleaning services company, pleaded guilty to the alternative charge offered by the prosecution.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Kevin's murder: Two accused pleaded not guilty to alternative charges
Both of them were initially charged for the murder of Kevin under Section 302 of the Penal Code which carries the mandatory death sentence upon conviction.
Mon Mar 28 2016
Man charges plea to guilty for causing death of 14-year-old girl
A 20-year-old man, initially charged for the murder of a 14-year-old girl, escaped the mandatory death sentence when he pleaded guilty today to an alternative charge of causing her death.
Thu Mar 26 2015
Rayer pleads not guilty to making seditious statements at state assembly and ceramah
Rayer, a lawyer, also pleaded not guilty to an alternative charge of humiliating and arousing anger among Umno members.
Wed Aug 27 2014
Child abuse: Couple escapes death penalty
The couple received 10 years' jail instead after pleading guilty to an alternative charge of causing the death of the woman's 3-year-old daughter.
Fri Oct 18 2013
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?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024