Singapore former Transport Minister Iswaran will not appeal 12 months' jail sentence
S. Iswaran says he accepts full responsibility for his actions and apologises unreservedly to all Singaporeans.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Bella abuse: Siti Bainun withdraws appeal on stay of execution against jail sentence
Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali will now file a new application for a stay of execution before Judge Noorin.
Mon May 20 2024
Unemployed man escapes the hangman's noose, jailed 32 years for murdering friend
The Court ordered the 55-year-old man to serve the jail sentence from the date of arrest on Jan 27, 2018.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Rewcastle-Brown's appeal against conviction for case management on May 7
Clare Rewcastle-Brown seeks to overturn her conviction, two-year jail sentence for defaming Sultanah of Terengganu Sultanah Nur Zahirah.
Tue Mar 12 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
Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty
Zimbabwean Cabinet approved the abolition of the death penalty and in its place, endorsed the imposition of lengthy to life jail sentences.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Malaysia pardons panel halves jail sentence of ex-pm Najib
Najib, who is serving a 12-year jail term, will be released in August 2028.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Appeals court upholds father’s 50 years' jail sentence for incest
The man was convicted of two counts of incest with his 14-year-old daughter.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Former judge's jail sentence, fine reduced
The Shah Alam High Court has reduced the jail sentence of Azmil Muntapha Abas convicted of corruption from six months to one day.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Ex-Tabligh teacher's 15-year jail sentence for sexually assaulting student upheld
Abidin Abdullah's appeal against his jail sentence was struck out by the three-member panel of judges.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Bangladeshi man's 20-year jail term upheld for butchering wife
The judge said the jail sentence was appropriate based on the circumstances of the case where the killing was done in a gruesome manner.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Wan Ji to begin nine months' jail sentence for insulting Selangor Sultan today
Independent speaker Wan Ji Wan Hussin was ordered to begin serving his sentence for publishing offensive words and insulting the Sultan of Selangor via Facebook 11 years ago.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Pakistan court drops murder abetment charges against Imran Khan - Lawyer
A high court in Islamabad is expected to rule on Imran Khan's appeal to suspend his conviction and three-year jail sentence for corruption.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Man gets 12 years' jail, 21 strokes of cane for raping, sexually assaulting daughter
Due to a technical error, the 45-year-old was given a shorter jail sentence, according to Justice Datuk Hadhariah Syed Ismail.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Court dismisses stay of jail sentence, Siti Bainun sent to Kajang Prison
The judge said there are no special and exceptional circumstances for the court to allow a stay of the execution of the prison sentence.
Wed May 03 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