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
Sept 29: Sentencing on woman and lover for child abuse
The Ayer Keroh Sessions Court today set Sept 29 for sentencing of a woman and her lover for child abuse.
Wed Aug 25 2021
PKPMP: Proceedings of criminal cases continue in open court, civil cases online
Criminal trial proceedings will continue in open court in the peninsula and Labuan with the restricted presence of parties starting Tuesday when restrictions within the MCO 3.0 are tightened.
Sun May 23 2021
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024