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 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
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!
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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, 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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024