Singer Yasin gets life imprisonment, 16 strokes of the cane over drug offences
The High Court sentenced Yasin Sulaiman after finding him guilty of possessing, cultivating, self-administering marijuana.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Labourer gets jail, whipping for sexually assaulting stepdaughter
The man was sentenced to eight years in prison and one stroke of the cane for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter and threatening her.
Mon May 20 2024
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
Cop suspected of kidnapping Bangladeshi journalist suspended from work
The victim said was beaten, caned, kicked in the stomach and had his hands bound by locals claiming to be policemen who demanded RM1.9 mln.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Bangladeshi man gets 22 years jail, 15 strokes of the cane for incest
The judge sentenced Md Babul Hossain, after finding the man guilty of raping his stepdaughter, who was then 13 years old.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Armada Funds: Syed Saddiq gets seven-year jail, whipping and fined RM10 Million
Muar Member of Parliament (MP) Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was sentenced to seven jail, two strokes of the cane and fined RM10 million by the High Court here today
Thu Nov 09 2023
Man gets 12 years' jail, 21 strokes of cane for raping, sexually assaulting daughter
Due to a technical error, the 45-year-old was given a shorter jail sentence, according to Justice Datuk Hadhariah Syed Ismail.
Fri Aug 04 2023
India's sugar output could fall further as cane matures early
Lower sugar output could prevent the world's second-biggest exporter from allowing additional exports.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Plantation worker gets three years jail, whipping for cheating travel agencies
A plantation worker was sentenced to a total of three years in jail and given three strokes of the cane for cheating three travel agencies.
Fri Dec 23 2022
Major fire spreads at Cuban fuel storage facility hit by lightning
Oil spill spread flames from a second tank that caught fire two days earlier in the island's biggest oil industry accident in decades.
Tue Aug 09 2022
Couple, daughter charged with abusing five-year-old girl
The three trio were jointly charged with beating the girl with a cane, kicking and splashing her with hot water.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Cuba gets help from Mexico, Venezuela to fight oil fire
Fire hits Cuba's main oil storage facility killing one firefighter, drawing on help from Mexico and Venezuela to fight the raging flames.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Man to serve 20 years' jail, to be caned 19 strokes for sexual assault, making pornography
A 25-year-old man will have to serve 20 years in jail and be whipped 19 times for sexually assaulting 12 female children and making or producing pornography.
Thu May 26 2022
Four dead, many injured after explosion at Havana hotel - state media
Four people have been killed and various people have been injured following an explosion at a hotel in downtown Havana, Cuban state media said on Friday.
Fri May 06 2022
"I'm not that old, still able to fast" - Mat Sentol
Veteran actor and comedian Abd Rashid Yahaya, or fondly known as Mat Sentol, is thankful that he is still in good health, able to walk with the help of a cane and enjoy the Ramadan bazaars.
Sun Apr 17 2022
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024