Altantuya murder: Azilah's death sentence commuted to 40 years in prison with whipping
The Federal Court allowed Azilah Hadri's review application today to commute his death sentence to imprisonment.
Thu Oct 10 2024
UK to consider 'historic' bill to legalise assisted dying
The practice is currently illegal in England and Wales and carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Singapore's disgraced former transport minister jailed for 12 months in landmark case
S. Iswaran who was a cabinet member for 13 years, was sentenced to prison for obstructing justice and accepting over $300,000 in gifts.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards given suspended sentence for indecent child images
Huw Edwards received a 6-month sentence, suspended for 2 years, meaning no prison time if he doesn't reoffend.
Tue Sep 17 2024
In jail and offline: Internet lack worsens UK's prisons crisis
Experts suggest shifting prisons' focus to rehab and bridging the digital divide to better prepare inmates for life outside.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Adherence to pardon process is essential - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said this is because any case involving the pardon of an offender has a specific process.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Israeli demands for troops in Gaza blocking truce deal, sources say
Disagreements over Israels military presence in Gaza and prisoner releases are blocking a ceasefire and hostage deal.
Fri Aug 23 2024
As rioters fill overcrowded prisons, UK turns to police cells
The arrests of more than 1,100 suspects over the racist violence aimed at migrants and Muslims worsen a prison capacity crisis.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband
The court allowed the siblings appeal to have the death penalty imposed by the High Court commuted to life imprisonment.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Statements taken from five individuals on drone drug smuggling incident
The drone drug smuggling attempt was discovered when guards found a drone on Tapah Prison's roof during a patrol.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Israel should have 'zero tolerance' if soldiers sexually assaulted Palestinian prisoners, says US
If there are detainees who have been sexually assaulted or raped, the govt of Israel, the IDF need to fully investigate those actions.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap
The exchange was seen as a strategic move by both, the US President Joe Biden administration and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo
A US official said the plea deals almost certainly involved guilty pleas in exchange for taking the death penalty off the table.
Thu Aug 01 2024
No decision yet on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges
Deputy public prosecutor Mohd Ashrof Adrin Kamarul told Judge K. Muniandy that the representation is pending.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Morocco releases jailed journalists, pardons 2,476 convicts
The Moroccan constitution gives the right to the king to pardon or commute sentences, a decision usually taken on national days.
Tue Jul 30 2024
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