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
Thailand's PM defends British murders verdict against protests
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said critics should respect the death verdict for murdering two British tourists and that Thailand's justice system would not bow to public pressure.
Mon Dec 28 2015
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024