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FACTBOX - India's struggles with high rape cases, low conviction rates

FACTBOX - India's struggles with high rape cases, low conviction rates

Despite tougher sentences introduced after a 2012 gang-rape case, campaigners argue little has changed in the criminal justice system.
Fri Aug 16 2024
MOE views seriously rise in rape cases involving minors - Fadhlina

MOE views seriously rise in rape cases involving minors - Fadhlina

MOE implemented measures against the issue, including cross-ministerial collaboration to carry out advocacy related to sexual harassment.
Tue May 07 2024
Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police

Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police

The majority of underage girls who became victims of rape told investigating officers that they knew the perpetrators through social media.
Wed Apr 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] Stop normalising child marriages!

[COLUMNIST] Stop normalising child marriages!

The fact that child marriage remains 'still LEGAL' in Malaysia may have unintended 'normalisation' effect on the rape cases.
Wed Dec 20 2023
More than 20,000 sexual abuse cases recorded since 2010

More than 20,000 sexual abuse cases recorded since 2010

The Dewan Rakyat was told today that a total of 22,234 sexual abuse cases were reported from 2010 to May 2017, with 13,272 being rape cases.
Thu Jul 27 2017
Special child sexual crimes court sits for first time with five cases

Special child sexual crimes court sits for first time with five cases

Sessions Court judge Yong Zarida Sazali presided over the cases which comprised one outrage of decency fresh charge, a rape trial and three mention rape cases.
Tue Jul 04 2017
An Indian gang rape victim went to court for 11 years, but her nightmare continues

An Indian gang rape victim went to court for 11 years, but her nightmare continues

Despite reforms and a new attention to sexual violence, in India, justice is still delayed.
Tue Aug 16 2016
Underage marriage not an excuse to legalise rape - DG

Underage marriage not an excuse to legalise rape - DG

Underage marriage as provided under the Islamic family laws is not a 'privilege' for Muslims and was never intended to legitimise rape cases as alleged.
Sun Apr 24 2016
Sarawak police score 100 percent success rate in solving rapes

Sarawak police score 100 percent success rate in solving rapes

Of the 149 rape cases reported in the state last year, the police have managed to solve all of them, with most of the criminals now behind bars.
Fri Jan 08 2016
A girl raped every 35 minutes in Malaysia - NGO

A girl raped every 35 minutes in Malaysia - NGO

The Penang Women's Development Corporation says most of the cases involve victims below 16 years of age.
Thu Dec 10 2015
110 rape cases recorded in Sabah for first half of 2015

110 rape cases recorded in Sabah for first half of 2015

Based on statistics, seven cases of child abuse were reported in the state, compared to 19 cases in the same period in the previous year.
Mon Sep 07 2015
Rape can be dealt with Hudud and Takzir - PAS

Rape can be dealt with Hudud and Takzir - PAS

PAS wants the federal government to be more serious in handling rape cases using Islamic law.
Sat May 31 2014
India keen to improve child sex ratio

India keen to improve child sex ratio

The Indian government will develop a national plan to improve sex ratio in the country, Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
Fri Jan 25 2013
Rape cases in New Delhi jump 23 percent in 2012

Rape cases in New Delhi jump 23 percent in 2012

Rape cases in New Delhi jumped 23 percent in 2012 from a year earlier highlighting rising crime against women in the metropolis.
Sat Jan 19 2013
Tamil Nadu comes up with tough measures for rape cases

Tamil Nadu comes up with tough measures for rape cases

Tamil Nadu, emerged as the first state in India to respond to publics outcry for severe punishment for rape case after the Delhi gang rape case.
Wed Jan 02 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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