Altantuya murder: Azilah's death sentence commuted to 40 years in prison with whipping
The Federal Court allowed Azilah Hadri's review application today to commute his death sentence to imprisonment.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Da'i Syed sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, whipping for rape
The court took into account the trauma suffered by the victim, who gathered the strength to file a police report against the accused.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Labourer gets 30 years jail, whipping for raping disabled daughter
The man was charged with raping his then 12-year-old daughter in a house in Dungun.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Labourer gets jail, whipping for sexually assaulting stepdaughter
The man was sentenced to eight years in prison and one stroke of the cane for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter and threatening her.
Mon May 20 2024
Construction worker first khalwat convict sentenced to whipping
Mohd Affendi Awang pleaded guilty to being with a woman who is not his wife or "mahram" in a building that was undergoing renovation.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Syed Saddiq first politician to be sentenced to whipping - Prosecution
Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin said the punishment applied to male offenders under the age of 50.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Armada Funds: Syed Saddiq gets seven-year jail, whipping and fined RM10 Million
Muar Member of Parliament (MP) Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was sentenced to seven jail, two strokes of the cane and fined RM10 million by the High Court here today
Thu Nov 09 2023
Bill to abolish death penalty tabled for first reading in Dewan Rakyat
The bill aims to abolish the mandatory death penalty, change the punishment to life imprisonment and whipping.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Stall owner sentenced to 15 years jail, 19 whippings for raping stepdaughter
A food stall owner was sentenced to 15 years in prison and 19 whippings after pleading guilty to six charges of incest and one charge of having unnatural sex with his stepdaughter.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Plantation worker gets three years jail, whipping for cheating travel agencies
A plantation worker was sentenced to a total of three years in jail and given three strokes of the cane for cheating three travel agencies.
Fri Dec 23 2022
Tronoh Assemblyman Paul Yong gets 13 years' jail, whipping for raping maid
The judge said a heavy deterrent punishment should be imposed on Yong so as to serve as a lesson to him and also to others.
Wed Jul 27 2022
15 years jail, eight whipping for lorry driver who stabbed four family members
Mohd Hadi was charged for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by stabbing his four family members with a long machete.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Car salesman gets 12 years' jail, whipping for attempted rape, oral sex and robbery
This followed a decision to uphold Feezree Ferdause's conviction for the three offences which he committed on the woman in Shah Alam.
Fri Apr 08 2022
MACC officer gets three years' jail, two whipping for misappropriation of US$6.94 million
A senior superintendent of the MACC was today sentenced to three years' jail and two strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court for misappropriation of US$6.94 million in cash evidence.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Appeals Court upholds 10 years' jail, whipping on RMAF corporal for outrage of modesty
The Appeals Court today upheld the sentence of 10 years' jail and seven strokes of the rotan imposed on a RMAF corporal for forcing his colleague to perform oral sex on him and outraging her modesty.
Fri Jan 28 2022
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