After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing
Jail terms are expected to range from several years for participants to possible life imprisonment for principal offenders.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Trump hush money judge delays ruling on immunity following election win
Donald Trump's scheduled Nov. 26 sentencing is now widely expected to be postponed.
Wed Nov 13 2024
March 22 sentencing of Indonesian babysitter who concealed birth
Yuni Widya was charged with concealing the birth of her baby by burying the body of the newborn at Taman Mutiara, last year.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Las Vegas judge attacked by felon during sentencing
Moments before the attack, Deobra Redden was asking the court for leniency from the judge, saying he was suffering from mental illness.
Thu Jan 04 2024
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
Human rights activists urge move toward abolishing death penalty
In June last year, Malaysia announced its intention to abolish the mandatory death penalty for non-violent offences and give the courts discretion in sentencing but the road to achieving this is long
Fri Jan 20 2023
Govt mulling possibility of establishing sentencing council - Wan Junaidi
The government is mulling the prospect of establishing a sentencing council as a way to reform the criminal justice system.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Bali bomber could be released in days, law official says
Umar Patek could be released on parole in the coming days after the latest reduction in his sentencing, a law official said.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Malaysia supports the call for Suu Kyi's immediate release - FM Saifuddin
Saifuddin said the additional sentencing on Suu Kyi proved that the junta repeatedly disregarded calls by ASEAN for an inclusive dialogue.
Tue Aug 16 2022
R. Kelly seeks 10 years in prison, the minimum, as sentencing looms in sex case
Kelly's bid for leniency was detailed in a filing in Brooklyn federal court, one day before sentencing.
Wed Jun 29 2022
High Court postpones Roger Ng's case pending sentencing for another case in US
Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin then set Oct 19 for the prosecution and defence to inform the court of the accused's latest status.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Death penalty remains but judges now given discretion in sentencing - PM
Ismail Sabri today explained that the death penalty will remain and not be abolished, and the change is only on the fact that judges are now given discretion in sentencing.
Fri Jun 10 2022
FEATURE - As Malaysia tests AI court sentencing, some lawyers fear for justice
Authorities say AI clears cases cheaply, fairly and fast.
Tue Apr 12 2022
Mosque fund theft: High Court to revise Lower Court's decision in sentencing youth
The High Court will revise the decision imposed by a lower court in sentencing a teenager to 10 days' imprisonment and RM4,000 fine for attempting to steal money from a mosque donation box.
Sat Jan 15 2022
Oct 25: Sentencing of single woman whose pet dog caused injury on girl
Saroja was charged with committing the offence, which resulted in her pet dog to cause injury on Nurilmi in front of a house.
Fri Sep 10 2021
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
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
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
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