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
GISB: Welfare home caretaker charged with child abuse
Mohd Syahid Hanapiah was charged with abusing a six-year-old boy entrusted to his care by caning him.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Govt to look at alternative punishment to caning - Wan Junaidi
The government through the Legal Affairs Division and the AGC is studying alternative punishments to replace caning.
Sun Aug 21 2022
Ziana Zain's ex-husband escapes jail for caning son
Armin Zaharin had his jail sentence set aside after the High Court fined him RM8,000 for caning his son on the hand four years ago.
Wed May 25 2022
Welder sentenced to 25 years' jail, 20 lashes for raping child with disability
A welder was sentenced to 25 years in jail and 20 strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here today for raping a 12-year-old with disabilities.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Appeal by Ziana Zain's ex-husband against conviction for caning son to be heard on Sept 15
Armin Zaharin was arrested on March 2, 2018, after Ziana lodged a police report on Feb 27.
Tue Jun 01 2021
Terengganu public caning: One of the most degrading, cruel forms of sentencing - Justice for Sisters
Malaysias first public caning held in a courtroom at the Terengganu Syariah High Court today marks a dark chapter in this nations history.
Mon Sep 03 2018
Three Britons get jail, caning for raping Malaysian woman
The report said the three men had pleaded guilty a day earlier to aggravated molestation after taking a week to consider the reduced charges.
Tue Aug 15 2017
Education Ministry open to feedback on caning in schools
The Ministry of Education is open to receiving feedback from the public on caning of students in school, said Deputy Minister Datuk Chong Sin Woon.
Fri Apr 28 2017
Give space to authorities to probe tahfiz pupil caning - Pinta president
The National Association of Tahfiz Al-Quran Institutions has urged the public to give the authorities space to investigate a case involving a 11-year-old pupil.
Tue Apr 25 2017
Two Indonesians face 100 strokes of cane if found guilty of gay sex
Aceh is the only province in Muslim-majority Indonesia that criminalises same-sex relations and that uses sharia as its legal code in addition to the national criminal code.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Perkasa wants corrupt jailed for life, whipped
Its Integrity and Anti-Corruption Bureau chairman, Jais Abdul Karim says such severe punishment equivalent to the penalty for drug trafficking must be imposed to curb corruption in the country.
Sun Jan 22 2017
Caning proposed for civil service officials committing graft
Heavier punishment including whipping should be imposed on public service officials found abusing power and involved in corruption.
Tue Jan 10 2017
Woman screams in pain during caning in Indonesia's Aceh
The Muslim woman gets caned 23 strokes after being caught in close proximity with her boyfriend.
Mon Oct 17 2016
30 years jail for Indonesian worker who raped underage girl
Judge Datin Kunasundary Marimuthu passed the sentence on Shamsul Ariffin Muhamad, 22, after the accused changed his plea to guilty at the trial today.
Mon Aug 15 2016
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