House arrest not linked to Najib - Fahmi
The Unity Government spokesperson said the bill marks a transition from a punitive to a restorative justice system.
Fri Oct 25 2024
FACTBOX - India's struggles with high rape cases, low conviction rates
Despite tougher sentences introduced after a 2012 gang-rape case, campaigners argue little has changed in the criminal justice system.
Fri Aug 16 2024
[OPINION] Upholding the best interest of the child in the justice system
Special measures are necessary to help children testify, reducing the trauma associated with court appearances, says UNICEF.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Legal affairs division to look at digital inclusiveness in child protection - Azalina
The implementation of child-friendly reporting platforms would be a game-changer, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Singapore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker
Singapore govt accused Richard Branson of peddling falsehoods and disrespecting its justice system.
Wed Apr 26 2023
The path to greater justice for children in Malaysia
The justice system needs to be accessible to child victims and the interests of the child need to be prioritised.
Mon Mar 13 2023
CJ echoes Sultan Nazrin's call that judges must be free from any influence
The independence of the judiciary is a concept that is embossed into the very fabric of the justice system, says Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Govt mulling possibility of establishing sentencing council - Wan Junaidi
The government is mulling the prospect of establishing a sentencing council as a way to reform the criminal justice system.
Thu Oct 06 2022
There are five punishment philosophies in the criminal justice system
For decades, the Malaysian criminal justice system have relied on punishment as the mechanism to reduce crime and recidivism or repeat offenders.
Sun Sep 04 2022
Transparent judgment reflects credible justice system - Sultan Nazrin
Sultan Nazrin said there should not be any doubt and a judge must be free from any influence or pressure.
Mon Aug 29 2022
[COLUMNIST] Empathy - integral part of the justice system
Empathy is simply another facet of the need for the law to be translated and interpreted accordingly.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Detained Malaysian man in Somalia receiving fair trial - Embassy
Ahmad Mustakim is being treated well and is receiving a fair trial according to Somalia's law and justice system, Abdimajit said.
Wed Sep 22 2021
S.Korea looks to overhaul military justice after sex abuse cases
South Korean govt is responding to pressure to reform the military justice system, including handing sex crime cases to civilian courts.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Vienna gunman: IS supporter who 'fooled' the system
The perpetrator managed to fool the justice system's de-radicalisation programme, to fool the people in it, and to get an early release.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Proposed suspension for school bullies should not deny children's right - expert
Prof Datuk Noor Aziah Mohd Awal says there was also a need to ascertain that the proposed move was not in conflict with the existing criminal justice system for child offenders.
Wed Oct 19 2016
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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