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Authorities have arrested two men following the death of their hunting companion in what police believe was an accidental shooting. Investigators suspect panic and fear of consequences led to the concealment of the victim's body.
A South Korean appellate court has handed down a 22-year prison sentence to a Chinese man for fatally beating his 14-year-old daughter with a hammer, rejecting arguments that the killing was impulsive or disciplinary in nature.
A Malaysian court has significantly reduced a prison sentence for an odd-job worker after his defence team uncovered evidence of a second suspect documented in a separate police report that investigators failed to incorporate into the primary case file.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has acquitted a food delivery rider of trafficking 29.23kg of cannabis, overturning his previous conviction and sentence after hearing grounds for appeal in Putrajaya.
Malaysia's government is reviewing Section 97 of the Child Act 2001 to introduce fixed detention periods for child offenders, following the abolition of capital punishment and life sentences in 2023. A special committee aims to balance justice, public safety and rehabilitation.
A Singapore court has sentenced a 27-year-old man to 22 years' imprisonment and caning for the systematic sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, including violent assault and coercion into prostitution.
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Five officers at Taiping Prison in Perak were charged in court with allegedly assaulting three inmates using batons, marking a significant accountability case within Malaysia's correctional system.
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The Malaysian Prison Department has reiterated its commitment to maintaining discipline and integrity following the charging of five warders in connection with an assault incident at Taiping in Perak.
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Malaysia's parliament has passed legislation on sexual offences, employment insurance, and cybercrime during its second week of proceedings, strengthening protections across criminal justice and economic sectors.
A Klang High Court has sentenced a man to 32 years imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for murdering his girlfriend by smothering her with a pillow following a disagreement about their relationship.
Indonesian prosecutors have demanded sentences of up to 10 years for members of a baby trafficking syndicate accused of selling at least 34 infants, including several to Singapore buyers, in what authorities describe as one of the region's largest cross-border human trafficking cases.
A 28-year-old vape peddler in Singapore has been sentenced to 16 months' imprisonment after pleading guilty to possessing over 800 etomidate-laced pods worth S$56,000 and attempting to escape a Health Sciences Authority raid by driving dangerously near officers.
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A Dungun man facing grievous hurt charges for allegedly attacking his elderly grandmother with a hammer has been directed to undergo psychiatric assessment by the Sessions Court in Kuala Terengganu.
A Malaysian lorry driver has been freed after spending four years on remand following his acquittal on drug trafficking charges. The judge determined prosecutors failed to establish he possessed or controlled drugs found in a motorcycle basket.
A Sessions Court in Kuala Terengganu has ordered psychiatric evaluation for a 25-year-old man facing charges of causing severe injuries to his grandmother using a hammer.
Malaysia has postponed consideration of the Prisons Amendment Bill 2026, which proposes electronic monitoring systems and volunteer-led rehabilitation initiatives. The legislation will undergo additional scrutiny from two Parliamentary Special Select Committees before proceeding further.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has cautioned the public prosecutor against pursuing multiple prosecutions derived from a single investigation, warning against practices that could undermine public confidence in the justice system.
Malaysia's parliament advances the Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026, introducing civilian volunteers to support inmate rehabilitation while implementing electronic monitoring systems and raising penalty thresholds.
A man in Kuala Lumpur has been arrested on suspicion of repeatedly raping his teenage daughter over a five-year period. The abuse was discovered after the girl became pregnant, prompting authorities to launch an investigation.
Two married couples in Johor Baru have claimed trial to charges of assaulting domestic helpers, issuing threats, and unlawfully keeping their workers' passports, following a widely circulated video that sparked public outrage.
Malaysia's Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026, tabled in Parliament, introduces electronic monitoring systems for inmates and expands rehabilitation through volunteer programmes, signalling a modernisation of the country's corrections system.
Malaysia has seen a marked decline in human trafficking victim rescues since 2023, with only four cases recorded by May this year, signalling effective enforcement efforts despite concerns about hidden crimes.
A Hong Kong man accused of murdering his girlfriend and disposing of her body has told court he mistakenly beat her to death while trying to help her lose weight by preventing sleep.
Police have arrested and remanded a woman for 14 days following a preliminary investigation that uncovered significant inconsistencies in her alleged kidnapping account, suggesting the report was fabricated.
Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers has defended its use of charge withdrawals and corruption compounds, emphasizing these mechanisms operate under rigid legal frameworks and multiple layers of oversight rather than as discretionary loopholes.
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A Royal Malaysian Police corporal has denied possessing methamphetamine and claimed trial at Kota Bharu Magistrate's Court. The case highlights continued scrutiny of law enforcement personnel involved in drug-related offences.
Malaysia's Federal Court has rejected the prosecution's attempt to overturn an acquittal in the T. Nhaveen murder case, ending efforts to pursue fresh legal action nine years after the bullying victim's death.
Japanese police have arrested a 36-year-old woman in connection with the fatal stabbing of her 33-year-old friend in Fukuoka City. The attack occurred early Thursday while three young children slept nearby.
A Japanese mother has filed a lawsuit seeking 100 million yen in damages after her 16-year-old daughter died from severe malnutrition following 18 days of detention and intensive interrogations by authorities.
A Malaysian Prisons Department personnel has been formally charged in connection with the death of detainee Gan Chin Eng at Taiping Prison in January. Five other staff members face internal disciplinary proceedings.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment following his conviction on two rape charges and assault offences. The high-profile case has intensified media attention on the Norwegian royal household.