Pelicot mass rape trial in France may spur changes to the law
Despite video evidence against them, at least 35 of the defendants denied rape charges, claiming that Gisele Pelicot was feigning sleep.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Freelance preacher pleads not guilty to another rape charge
A freelance preacher who pleaded not guilty to nine counts of committing rape, sexual assault and unnatural sex on a teenager two days ago, pleaded not guilty to raping the girl.
Thu Dec 01 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
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
Pas denies urging members to pray that Paul Yong be acquitted of rape charges
Perak PAS Commissioner Razman Zakaria today lodged a police report over a defamatory allegation against PAS and himself.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Prosecution withdraws appeal against ex-coach's acquittal of rape charge
Deputy public prosecutor Hanim Mohd Rashid informed the three-member panel today that the prosecution was withdrawing its appeal against Huang's acquittal.
Fri Jul 24 2020
Man freed of rape charge
Judge Niran Tan Kran ordered Muhammad Azwan Abd Rahim, 22, to be released after finding that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case at the end of the prosecution case.
Mon Jan 16 2017
Police corporal pleads not guilty to rape charge
Sophiaan Sahrun, 34, who is with the Wangsa Maju district police headquarters, was charged with raping a self-employed 29-year-old woman in a room at a hotel in Jalan Pudu.
Tue Dec 13 2016
Delhi's ex-women's minister arrested on rape charge
Sandeep Kumar, who was sacked over a "sex tape" - has now been arrested following a claim by a woman shown in the tape that he raped her.
Sun Sep 04 2016
Odds are against dismissal of Cosby's sex assault case - experts
Bill Cosby's lawyers may face difficulty in convincing a Pennsylvania judge this week to throw out sexual assault charges, experts say.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Sukma athlete freed of rape charge
A handball athlete in the 2013 Malaysia Games (Sukma) was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court here today on a charge of raping a chaperone two years ago without calling for his defence.
Thu Oct 15 2015
CAA drops Bill Cosby, group petitions White House to revoke his Medal of Freedom
The most grave consequence of Bill Cosby's rape charges would be if the White House revoked his Medal of Freedom, which was awarded in 2002.
Fri Jul 10 2015
Malaysian envoy bailed on New Zealand sex charge
A Malaysian diplomat extradited to New Zealand to face an attempted rape charge was granted bail on Tuesday after his lawyer denied he fled the country under the cloak of diplomatic immunity.
Tue Oct 28 2014
Malaysian envoy in New Zealand police custody on sex charge
A Malaysian military attache extradited to New Zealand to face an attempted rape charge was remanded in custody following a brief court appearance on Saturday.
Sat Oct 25 2014
Five suspects arrested over India rape-murders
Preliminary murder and gang-rape charges were filed against three men while two policemen are accused of being criminal accessories.
Sat May 31 2014
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024