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
Tronoh Assemblyman Paul Yong gets 13 years' jail, whipping for raping maid
The judge said a heavy deterrent punishment should be imposed on Yong so as to serve as a lesson to him and also to others.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Paul Yong found guilty of raping maid
Justice Abdul Wahab made the decision after finding that the defense had failed to raise reasonable doubt at the end of its case.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Decision on Paul Yong's case postponed to July 27
The decision of the case has been postponed following the death of Paul Yong's mother, DPP Liyana said.
Tue Jun 28 2022
June 29 for decision on Tronoh assemblyman rape trial
Yong is being accused of raping his Indonesian maid in a room on the first floor of his house in Meru Desa Park.
Tue May 17 2022
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
Paul Yong's rape trial postponed after close contact with COVID-19 case
Judge Datuk Abdul Wahab Mohamed set March 16, 30 and 31 for Yong to enter his defence.
Tue Feb 15 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
Paul Yong's rape trial adjourned to Sept 27
The trial involving Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong, who is charged with raping his maid has been adjourned.
Wed Aug 18 2021
No trace of semen, sperm found on exhibits in Tronoh Assemblyman's rape case, court told
Analysis by the Chemistry Department on several exhibits in the case of Tronoh Assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong charged with raping his maid did not find any traces of semen and sperm on them.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Protected witnesses in Tronoh Assemblyman's rape case testified today
Two protected witnesses, including the victim in the rape case, testified in camera during the hearing at the High Court.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024