After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing
Jail terms are expected to range from several years for participants to possible life imprisonment for principal offenders.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Prosecution files appeal against Da’i Syed’s 10 year imprisonment
The prosecution in the case of celebrity preacher Syed Shah Iqmal files an appeal at the High Court seeking longer imprisonment.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Health Ministry shuts down 910 dirty premises
Individuals who flout the directive can be prosecuted and, if convicted, may face imprisonment for up to five years, a fine, or both.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Two followers of "Tuhan Harun" escape death, get 40 years imprisonment for murdering Jaip officer
The Court granted the review application by Sumustapha Suradi and Shamsinar Abdul Halim, replacing the death penalty with imprisonment.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Altantuya murder: Azilah's death sentence commuted to 40 years in prison with whipping
The Federal Court allowed Azilah Hadri's review application today to commute his death sentence to imprisonment.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Altantuya's father wants Azilah's death sentence to be commuted to imprisonment
Shaariibuu Setev calls for the honor of human virtues and the upholding of truthful expression in every nation.
Thu Oct 10 2024
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
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
Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband
The court allowed the siblings appeal to have the death penalty imposed by the High Court commuted to life imprisonment.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury
If found guilty, Trump faces up to four years in prison, although imprisonment is unlikely for a first-time felon convicted of such a crime.
Wed May 29 2024
Child dies due to neglect: Couple pleads guilty
The couple faced imprisonment for up to 20 years and a fine of RM50,000 or both, if convicted.
Mon Apr 01 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
Britain calls for Jimmy Lai's release as Hong Kong trial begins
David Cameron calls for the release of British national Jimmy Lai, who faces possible life imprisonment.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Australian woman jailed for 20 years for death of her four children has conviction quashed
The legal team was preparing a claim for "substantial" compensation for Kathleen Folbigg's wrongful imprisonment, her lawyer said.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs
A former mechanic and a former cosmetician who were found guilty of two counts of trafficking drugs, escaped the gallows today after the Court of Appeal commuted their death sentence to life imprisonm
Wed Nov 22 2023
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