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Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity

Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity

This punishment involves caning, but what makes it unusual this time is the judge's decision for it to be conducted publicly.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Cadet charged with injuring junior with steam iron faces expulsion from UPNM

Cadet charged with injuring junior with steam iron faces expulsion from UPNM

Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin says the Investigation Board completes its probe, and the cadet's punishment will be decided today.
Tue Nov 12 2024
[COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it

[COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it

Capital punishments ability and effectiveness in deterring crime have always been under heavy scrutiny and are yet to be ascertained.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Hamas chief's assassination in Iran fuels fears of retaliation and wider war

Hamas chief's assassination in Iran fuels fears of retaliation and wider war

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said Israel had provided the grounds for "harsh punishment for itself".
Wed Jul 31 2024
Clearer cyberbullying definition needed to ensure appropriate punishment - Fahmi

Clearer cyberbullying definition needed to ensure appropriate punishment - Fahmi

Fahmi Fadzil said the ministry is also re-examining the definition of cyberbullying, and the appropriate punishment.
Wed Jul 17 2024
[COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement

[COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement

Drug dependents need professional help to break the cycle of abuse, not further stigma or harsher punishment.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health

Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health

A science-based approach focusing on prevention, treatment, and harm reduction is key to tackling the global drug crisis.
Fri Jul 05 2024
166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East

166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East

Those in the death row in Malaysia will not undergo the death penalty as the country had abolished the mandatory capital punishment in 2023.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Is harsher punishment effective in addressing river pollution?

Is harsher punishment effective in addressing river pollution?

Malaysia is still grappling with frequent water supply disruptions due to pollution, which has taken a toll on daily routines of consumers.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Sirul's extradition only if punishment meets dual criminality criterion - Home Minister

Sirul's extradition only if punishment meets dual criminality criterion - Home Minister

Although Malaysia has extradition treaties with several other countries including Australia, there is a difference there.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Syed Saddiq first politician to be sentenced to  whipping - Prosecution

Syed Saddiq first politician to be sentenced to whipping - Prosecution

Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin said the punishment applied to male offenders under the age of 50.
Thu Nov 09 2023
'They're just meat': Russia deploys punishment battalions in echo of Stalin

'They're just meat': Russia deploys punishment battalions in echo of Stalin

They are among hundreds of military and civilian offenders who've been pressed into Russian penal units known as "Storm-Z" squads.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Malaysian mother's joy as son gets chance of death row reprieve

Malaysian mother's joy as son gets chance of death row reprieve

More than 1,300 people facing the death penalty or life imprisonment in Malaysia, can seek a sentencing review under the new rules passed.
Wed Apr 05 2023
Bill to abolish death penalty tabled for first reading in Dewan Rakyat

Bill to abolish death penalty tabled for first reading in Dewan Rakyat

The bill aims to abolish the mandatory death penalty, change the punishment to life imprisonment and whipping.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Senior Citizens Bill: Focusing on empowerment, not punishment

Senior Citizens Bill: Focusing on empowerment, not punishment

Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin says Malaysia must move past the rhetoric of making children bear the responsibility of caring for their elderly parents.
Wed Mar 22 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024