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Pakistan's Imran Khan handed 14 years jail term in land graft case

Pakistan's Imran Khan handed 14 years jail term in land graft case

Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was also found guilty and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Fri Jan 17 2025
US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, letter says

US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, letter says

The move follows Democratic concerns in Congress over Egypt's human rights record, including mass arrests of political prisoners.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Hearing commences on Najib's bid to adduce additional evidence to support addendum claim

Hearing commences on Najib's bid to adduce additional evidence to support addendum claim

The ex-PM seeks to present new evidence claiming an addendum allows him to serve the rest of his prison term under house arrest.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Learning Thai behind bars: Malaysian inmates embrace education for a fresh start

Learning Thai behind bars: Malaysian inmates embrace education for a fresh start

For 30 Malaysian inmates at the Narathiwat Prison, the facility has become a venue for learning and new beginnings.
Sat Jan 04 2025
Read and accept King's decree on prisoner pardon - PM

Read and accept King's decree on prisoner pardon - PM

PM Anwar urges all to respect the King's stance on pardon or sentence reduction of sentence for prisoners.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Mozambique creates commission to investigate mass prison break in capital

Mozambique creates commission to investigate mass prison break in capital

The commission aims to understand the circumstances of the escape, identify possible internal or external failures.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Migrant Repatriation Program: Socio-Economic Impacts

Migrant Repatriation Program: Socio-Economic Impacts

Malaysia's current Migrant Repatriation Program (PRM), initiated on 1st March 2024 to manage the return of undocumented foreign workers, has seen significant activity since its launch.

The voluntary repatriation program expires on 31st December 2024, after which undocumented migrants will face fines or prison.

NIAGA SPOTLIGHT discusses socio-economic impacts on the labour market while balancing humane management of migrant labour across sectors such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work as well as informal labour.
Fri Dec 27 2024
Hamas says Gaza ceasefire deal delayed due to new Israeli conditions

Hamas says Gaza ceasefire deal delayed due to new Israeli conditions

Palestinian group Hamas said Wednesday that a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner swap has been delayed due to new Israeli conditions, Anadolu Agency reported.
Thu Dec 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Reducing Malaysian prison overcrowding through justice reform

[COLUMNIST] Reducing Malaysian prison overcrowding through justice reform

Overcrowded prisons have undeniably exacerbated already dire living conditions within the facilities.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Philippine death-row prisoner in Indonesia arrives home

Philippine death-row prisoner in Indonesia arrives home

Mary Jane Veloso receives a last-minute reprieve from execution by firing squad for drug trafficking in Indonesia in 2015.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Amendment to Communications Act introduces prison sentence for offences against children

Amendment to Communications Act introduces prison sentence for offences against children

The new subsection also stipulates an additional fine of RM5,000 for each day or part of a day that the offence continues after conviction.
Mon Dec 02 2024
Hamas: No hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless Gaza war ends

Hamas: No hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless Gaza war ends

Gaza truce talks stall as the US vetoes a UN resolution calling for an unconditional, permanent ceasefire.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysian military contractor sentenced to 15 years in US jail for bribery

Malaysian military contractor sentenced to 15 years in US jail for bribery

Leonard Francis sentenced to 180 months in prison and ordered to pay US$20 million in restitution to the Navy and a US$150,000 fine.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Prison inmates' families permitted Deepavali visits on Nov 2-3

Prison inmates' families permitted Deepavali visits on Nov 2-3

For families unable to attend in person, online visitation sessions will be available from Nov 4 to 6.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Egypt proposes initial two-day truce in Gaza with limited hostage-prisoner exchange

Egypt proposes initial two-day truce in Gaza with limited hostage-prisoner exchange

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says talks should resume within 10 days of implementing the temporary ceasefire in efforts to reach a permanent one.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Biden or Trump can still rescue TikTok; here's how

Biden or Trump can still rescue TikTok; here's how

So how could Trump or Biden prevent TikTok from going dark?
Sat Jan 18 2025
Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?

Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?

Africa sees a wave of youth-led protests fuelled by frustrations over rampant corruption, poor governance, high living costs, unemployment.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40

Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40

Age is no longer a barrier for Malaysian women to embrace motherhood, thanks to advancements in fertility treatments.
Sat Jan 18 2025
The big DC mystery: Where will Trump and his circle hang out?

The big DC mystery: Where will Trump and his circle hang out?

For four years, the bar at Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington was the place to be seen for Donald Trump's circle of allies.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis

Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis

By the end of year, the island could be producing up to 1,400 tonnes of trash a day, overwhelming its sole landfill, deputy mayor says.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast

Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast

Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.
Sat Jan 18 2025
AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025

AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025

#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan

- M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. and China - PM
- Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns

#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: U.S. tightens rule on AI chip exports, what's the impact on M'sia?

AWANI Tonight: U.S. tightens rule on AI chip exports, what's the impact on M'sia?

The US is set to roll out strict export controls on advanced AI chips. National AI Office Head Sam Majid says the impact on Malaysia will remain minimal for now.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Apple loses top spot in China’s smartphone market

AWANI Tonight: Apple loses top spot in China’s smartphone market

Apple has been dethroned as China’s top smartphone seller, plunging 17% in 2024. Local brands Vivo and Huawei have overtaken the tech giant, bringing it now to 3rd place.
Fri Jan 17 2025