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
Police inspector charged with raping underage girl
Mohd Maliki allegedly raped the girl with her consent, when the consent was obtained by using his position of authority over her.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Factory worker wins appeal against conviction for raping underage girl
The court found the victim was not a credible witness as there were material contradictions in her evidence during the trial.
Fri Sep 02 2022
IP on alleged rape by religious speaker submitted to DPP - Police
Azmi said the religious speaker suspected of raping an underage girl was handed over to the Perak police.
Tue Aug 02 2022
US says convicted R&B singer R. Kelly deserves more than 25 years in prison
Prosecutors said Kelly exploited his stardom and wealth over a quarter century to lure women and underage girls for sex.
Fri Jun 10 2022
R. Kelly convicted of luring women, underage girls for sex
Kelly kept his head down as the verdict was read, with his face shielded by a white mask.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Documents Ghislaine Maxwell fought to keep secret slated for release Thursday
Maxwell has pleaded not guilty to helping Epstein recruit and groom underage girls as young as 14 to engage in illegal sexual acts.
Thu Oct 22 2020
24 arrested at wild party in Jalan Ampang
Police apprehended 19 men including two underage boys and five women including three Indonesians and one underage girl.
Sun Jun 07 2020
Former imam charged with sexually assaulting neighbour's daughters
The 72-year-old ex-imam of a surau in Ampang claims trial to sexually assaulting three underage girls.
Fri Sep 29 2017
30 years jail for Indonesian worker who raped underage girl
Judge Datin Kunasundary Marimuthu passed the sentence on Shamsul Ariffin Muhamad, 22, after the accused changed his plea to guilty at the trial today.
Mon Aug 15 2016
Teenager pleads guilty to raping underage girl
A 16-year-old boy on Thursday pleaded guilty at the Juvenile Court in Klang on Wednesday to raping an underaged girl two years ago.
Thu Jan 07 2016
Underage girl working as sexual slave rescued
Authorities rescued an underage girl who had had been used as a sexual slave at an entertainment outlet near Taman Maluri, Cheras.
Thu Oct 09 2014
12 years' jail & 2 whipping for raping underage girl
The Sessions Court here today sentenced a former restaurant manager to 12 years' jail and two strokes of the cane for raping an underage girl before marrying her.
Mon Feb 03 2014
Lifeguard jailed 12 years for raping underage girl
Hasli Yaakob, 35, of Teluk Bahang was found guilty of raping the then 15-year-old girl at a house in Teluk Bahang.
Wed Jul 17 2013
Amendment to Section 376 of the Penal Code to proceed
Amendment to Section 376 of the Penal Code will proceed so those found guilty of raping underage girls and given the mandatory jail sentence cannot refer to another section to reduce their sentence.
Wed Nov 07 2012
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
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?
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