Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity
This punishment involves caning, but what makes it unusual this time is the judge's decision for it to be conducted publicly.
Thu Nov 21 2024
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
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024