Thailand on verge of using voluntary chemical castration for sex offenders
Thailand is close to introducing chemical castration as a means of tackling sex crime.
Thu Jul 14 2022
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India detains hundreds, cancels more than 300 trains after deadly 'godman' protests
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Sat Aug 26 2017
Proposal to introduce chemical castration to be considered
The government is open to suggestions and opinions to ensure issues concerning women and children are tackled positively.
Thu Oct 20 2016
Joko Widodo defends chemical castration for paedophiles
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has defended the introduction of chemical castration for paedophiles, saying there can be "no compromise" when it comes to tackling sex crimes.
Wed Oct 19 2016
Youth Parliament calls for chemical castration against pedophiles
A Youth Parliament member today proposed chemical castration as the capital punishment for child sex offenders or pedophiles in the country.
Wed Aug 10 2016
Opinion split on death, chemical castration for paedophiles
New punishments for child sex offenders sparked a national debate in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Fri May 27 2016
Indonesia introduces death, chemical castration for paedophiles
Indonesia's Joko Widodo approved tough new punishments for child sex offenders, including a maximum penalty of death and chemical castration.
Thu May 26 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
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Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
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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
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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