Da'i Syed sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, whipping for rape
The court took into account the trauma suffered by the victim, who gathered the strength to file a police report against the accused.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Da'i Syed freed on two criminal sexual charges
Da'i Syed was acquitted and discharged on two charges of committing unnatural sex and using criminal force to a private college student.
Tue May 31 2022
Prosecution awaiting AGC's further instructions on Da'i Syed case
Celebrity preacher Syed Shah Iqmal Syed Mohammad Shaiful or Da'i Syed will know on May 31 whether the two sexual crime charges against him would proceed or be dropped.
Tue May 17 2022
Witness didn't show up, Dai Syed's trial postponed to May 17
The victim, who is a private college student, was supposed to testify as the first prosecution witness in the case.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Da'i Syed's trial to begin in April next year
The Sessions Court here has set 10 days beginning April next year for the trial of celebrity preacher Syed Shah Iqmal Syed Mohammad Shaiful or Da'i Syed, who was charged with committing unnatural sex.
Fri Nov 12 2021
Da'i Syed claims trial to raping woman, 23
Syed Shah Iqmal Syed Mohammad Shaiful faces another charge of raping a woman at the Sessions Court here.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Celebrity preacher charged with committing unnatural sex
Celebrity preacher Da'i Syed pleaded not guilty in separate courts today to charges of committing unnatural sex and using criminal force to a college student.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Preacher uses his Da'i status to deceive victims - Police
Huzir said the suspect's tactic was to send a Direct Message to his loyal followers via his Instagram account in order to gain their attention.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
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