
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

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 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

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

Two witnesses in Paul Yong's rape trial to testify in-camera
Two witnesses in the former Perak executive council member Paul Yong Choo Kiong's rape trial, including the victim, will testify in-camera under the Witness Protection Act programme 2009.
Thu Jun 24 2021

Rape victim appeared to be alone when lodging complaint over phone, Tronoh rep's trial told
Riki said the victim appeared to be crying and in a state of panic and fear when talking to him on the phone.
Tue Apr 06 2021

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Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
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Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
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Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
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Tue Mar 11 2025

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Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
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Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
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Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
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Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
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Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
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Mon Mar 10 2025