Man sentenced to death for murdering security guard
A scrap metal collector was sentenced to death by the Ipoh High Court today after he was found guilty of murdering a man in 2015.
Fri Jan 27 2023
Paul Yong rape trial: Defence closes case after calling three witnesses
The defence in the rape case involving Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong today closed their case after calling all three witnesses.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Political ploy behind my rape charge, Tronoh rep tells court
Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong told the Ipoh High Court today that there is a political ploy behind the rape charge he is currently on trial for.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Sexual assault: Court allows bail for former tahfiz centre principal
The High Court allowed the former principal of a tahfiz centre, Azizul Yahya, to be released on bail of RM20,000 with one surety while awaiting the sexual assault trial against him to be completed.
Mon Mar 07 2022
Paul Yong ordered to enter defence in rape case
The High Court here today ordered Tronoh Assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong, who is charged with raping his Indonesian maid two years ago, to enter his defence.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Decision on whether Paul Yong to enter defence in rape case to be known tomorrow
Tronoh state assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong is set to find out if he is required to enter his defence on the charge of raping an Indonesian maid tomorrow.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Decision on Tronoh Assemblyman's rape case on Dec 7
The decision on whether Tronoh assemblyman would be acquitted or ordered to enter his defence on the charge of raping an Indonesian maid would be known on Dec 7.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Investigations indicate Tronoh assemblyman raped his maid - Investigating officer
The investigating officer in the case of Paul Yong Choo Kiong told the High Court here today that investigations indicated that the victim had been raped by the Tronoh State Assemblyman.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Tronoh assemblyman's rape case: Eight spots of suspected semen stains found on mattress cover
Eight spots believed to be semen stains were found on a mattress cover in the house of Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong who is charged with raping his Indonesian maid.
Mon Jul 12 2021
Federal Court gives Muslim-convert father until tomorrow to appear in court
The Federal Court has given Muslim-convert father Muhammad Riduan Abdullah a chance until tomorrow to come to court and bring his youngest daughter to purge his contempt proceedings.
Mon Nov 14 2016
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
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024