Bella abuse: Siti Bainun withdraws appeal on stay of execution against jail sentence
Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali will now file a new application for a stay of execution before Judge Noorin.
Mon May 20 2024
Bella: High Court upholds Siti Bainun's conviction and sentence
Siti Bainun Ahd Razali failed in her bid for High Court to overturn her conviction and prison sentence for the abuse of a disabled teenager.
Thu May 02 2024
Rumah Bonda's application for review of JKMs seal order reverted to High Court for hearing
The High Court said there was merit in Rumah Bonda's appeal and the court agreed that the application should be heard.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Rumah Bonda founder fails again to get stay of prison sentence
The court dismissed the application, 'on the grounds that there were no special or exceptional circumstances to allow the stay.
Tue May 23 2023
Court dismisses stay of jail sentence, Siti Bainun sent to Kajang Prison
The judge said there are no special and exceptional circumstances for the court to allow a stay of the execution of the prison sentence.
Wed May 03 2023
Siti Bainun sentenced to 22 years in jail for neglect, abuse, of down syndrome girl Bella
However, the court ordered Siti Bainun to serve the sentences concurrently from today, meaning she will be serving only 12 years in jail.
Wed May 03 2023
Siti Bainun found guilty of neglecting, abusing Bella
The charge provides imprisonment for up to 20 years or a fine of RM50,000 or both, upon conviction.
Wed May 03 2023
Defence closes case in Siti Bainun's trial, decision May 3
The defence team closed its case after calling eight witnesses at the Sessions Court hearing today.
Thu Mar 09 2023
I was told Bella was scalded by hot water from flask during scuffle with Balqis - Witness
The witness said Yasmin then contacted Siti Bainun before taking Bella into the toilet where she poured cold water on the girl's back.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Siti Bainun denies feeding Bella chilli
Siti Bainun said the allegation by Suhana was untrue as she had never cared about the condition of the children.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Siti Bainun denies splashing Bella with hot water, asking her to eat chilli and faeces
Siti Bainun said the incident never happened to Bella as claimed by fifth prosecution witness, who is a former resident of the welfare home.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Judge chides Siti Bainun for being late
Judge Izralizam Sanusi was irked by the absence of Siti Bainun and her lawyer when he wanted to start proceedings of her defence trial.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Siti Bainun reappoints lawyer for defence trial
Siti Bainun Ahd Razali has re-appointed one of the five lawyers who withdrew from representing her to handle her defence proceedings on charges of neglecting and abusing Bella.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Bella case: Court orders Siti Bainun to give statement of defence without lawyer
The order was made by Judge Izralizam after deciding that the defence proceedings must go on so as not to disrupt the course of the case.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Siti Bainun left with no lawyers after two remaining counsels withdraw from her case
The two remaining lawyers of Siti Bainun Ahd Razali have also withdrawn themselves from representing the Rumah Bonda founder in the case of neglecting and abusing Bella.
Tue Jan 17 2023
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