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A 40-year-old Johor father has been charged with murder in connection with his 18-month-old daughter's death, which was initially classified as accidental but reclassified after investigators reopened the case.
A Malaysian High Court has rejected an appeal against a five-year prison sentence imposed on a businessman who assaulted his bodyguards during the fasting month, upholding the original conviction from Klang magistrates' court.
Punjab's provincial government has named Irfan Sadiq Tarar as its new Prosecutor General, filling a vacancy created when predecessor Farhad Ali Shah was elevated to the bench of the Lahore High Court.
A suspended Singapore police officer's prison sentence has been increased from 10 to 11½ years following a High Court appeal in one of the city-state's most shocking domestic worker abuse cases, which resulted in a Myanmar national's death.
Susanna Liew, wife of missing pastor Raymond Koh, criticises a court decision that maintains a stay order on investigations, saying it effectively blocks efforts to reexamine the case and pursue accountability.
A Kampong Cham Provincial Court has handed down a life sentence to a man convicted of murdering nine family members in a horrific November 2025 attack. The crime involved decapitation and deliberate arson that killed eight people sleeping in a house.
A 53-year-old Indonesian domestic worker has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Singapore after being convicted of murdering her employer's 73-year-old father with a pillow in 2022.
Police in Johor Bahru have reclassified the death of an 18-month-old boy as murder following an extended investigation. The child's biological father has been identified as the primary suspect and faces criminal charges.
Japan has unveiled emergency anti-stalking measures including mandatory GPS tracking for perpetrators under restraining orders. The initiative comes amid record harassment cases and follows a fatal stabbing in Tokyo.
A judge has found significant shortcomings in police investigations into the Anna Jenkins case, stating that authorities failed to adequately examine possibilities of kidnapping and wrongful detention.
Six men are set to be charged in connection with the kidnapping of a victim for a RM7 million ransom in Petaling Jaya, marking a significant development in the high-profile criminal case.
A Malaysian court has ruled that the death of Bung Moktar Radin has made it legally impossible for prosecutors to prove abetment charges against Zizie Izzet, as the withdrawal of charges against the deceased former politician undermines a crucial element of the case.
Police have opened an investigation into the death of an inmate at Temiang Prison in Negri Sembilan, alongside allegations of improper treatment of another detainee, the Prisons Department confirmed.
A 70-year-old Singapore man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting 11 young girls over three decades, including his daughter, granddaughters, nieces and tutoring pupils. He faces 32-36 years imprisonment.
Eleven individuals suspected of membership in the Vinod Gang, a major organised crime network implicated in numerous violent crimes across Selangor, are scheduled to face charges at Sepang Sessions Court.
A former e-hailing driver appeared in separate Klang courts to face 12 charges encompassing armed robbery, fraud, and theft. The accused claimed trial to all charges and was remanded pending bail decisions.
Eleven alleged members of the 'Geng Vinod' gang face court charges following arrests that authorities credit with resolving 21 robberies across Selangor.
Malaysia's amended witness protection legislation will provide one-off financial assistance to programme participants when they exit, covering housing, relocation and schooling costs during their transition to normal life.
A 29-year-old Indonesian woman has appeared in a Singapore district court facing nine charges, including ill-treating children as young as one year old and recording voyeuristic videos of a nude six-year-old girl.
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A five-year prison sentence imposed on a young Indonesian woman for attempting to terminate her pregnancy has sparked fresh scrutiny of Malaysia's reproductive healthcare system and the treatment of vulnerable migrant women.
Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers has ordered a formal inquest into the November shooting deaths of three men in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, seeking to establish the cause and circumstances of the incident.
South Korea's acting police chief has announced comprehensive reforms including new investigative task forces and civilian oversight bodies in response to a scandal involving alleged collusion and information leaks in a high-profile murder case.
Controversial social media personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami following fresh rape and sex-trafficking allegations filed by British prosecutors, marking an escalation in their legal troubles.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a 26-year-old Singaporean man in connection with the death of his girlfriend at a Bali boarding house. The victim, a 26-year-old woman from Tegal in central Java, was discovered by her brother on July 15.
Surveillance video from South Korea revealed police came within metres of a naked, blood-covered murder suspect but failed to apprehend him, sparking public criticism over operational procedures and evidence handling.
A Singapore court sentenced a 58-year-old man to five weeks in jail for driving under the influence and crashing his vehicle into Suntec City's Fountain of Wealth, causing nearly S$64,600 in damages.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former British Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, marking a significant development in the high-profile case.
A South Korean appeals court has sentenced a Chinese man to 22 years in prison for beating his 14-year-old daughter to death, rejecting arguments that the killing was impulsive or disciplinary in nature.
An odd-job worker has been spared a 30-year jail sentence after his legal team presented evidence of a second suspect's involvement, highlighting concerns about investigative procedures.
A Singaporean tutor hired by his aunt pleaded guilty to abusing primary school pupils under his care, including forcing a six-year-old to drink urine and inflicting injuries requiring intensive care.
The High Court has postponed the Malaysian Bar's legal challenge to the discharge granted to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, awaiting his upcoming Federal Court appeal in October.
A Singaporean trainee doctor working in Melbourne has admitted to secretly filming more than 500 colleagues in toilets and showers across three major hospitals, with over 10,000 images and videos recovered from his devices.
Transparency International Malaysia is calling on authorities to provide greater clarity on the Durian Tunggal shooting investigation, demanding public disclosure of investigative progress and a concrete timeline for prosecutorial decisions.
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Police arrested five men following a violent altercation near a Melaka temple that resulted in two men sustaining serious injuries. The incident marks another outbreak of public disorder in the state.
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A Kuala Lumpur businessman appeared in Sessions Court today facing charges of membership in Geng RT6, a major organised crime group allegedly operating in the Sentul area since 2020. The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts against organised crime networks.
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The Penang High Court has set eight trial dates in October for four men charged in connection with a high-profile murder case, resuming proceedings after an appellate court overturned an earlier acquittal verdict.
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Five officers at Taiping Prison have been charged with injuring three inmates through alleged baton attacks. The case highlights concerns about prison discipline and officer conduct in Malaysian correctional facilities.
Five warders from Taiping Prison are set to face charges in connection with an alleged assault on inmates during a January incident that left one prisoner dead and several injured.
An elderly man has faced formal charges in Melaka's Sessions Court over allegations of sexually assaulting two primary schoolgirls in a mosque storeroom, raising fresh concerns about child safety in community spaces.
A Hanoi court has handed a 52-year-old truck driver a 20-year prison sentence for intentionally dragging a teenage girl to her death beneath his concrete mixer vehicle, having decided after the initial impact that her death would spare him compensation.
A Klang High Court judge has handed down a 32-year prison sentence and 12 strokes of the cane to a man convicted of killing his girlfriend with a pillow during a domestic dispute.
Indonesian prosecutors have called for sentences of up to 10 years for 19 suspects accused of trafficking at least 34 babies between 2023 and 2025, with at least 12 infants sent to Singapore in one of Southeast Asia's largest recent human trafficking cases.
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A 25-year-old Dungun man accused of attacking his grandmother with a hammer has been ordered by Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court to undergo psychiatric evaluation before his trial proceeds.
A lorry driver has been freed after spending four years on remand awaiting trial for drug trafficking charges. The court ruled that prosecutors failed to establish his possession or control of narcotics discovered in a motorcycle basket.
South Korea has unveiled a government mobile app allowing stalking victims real-time access to the locations of suspects fitted with electronic ankle monitors, following mounting concerns over protection adequacy.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has praised the Malaysian Prisons Department and Batu Gajah Correctional Centre for achieving Malaysia Book of Records recognition through a Basic Life Support training course for 42 inmates.
Malaysia's Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026 has been deferred and will undergo further scrutiny by two Parliamentary Special Select Committees following concerns raised during parliamentary debate.
Malaysia's parliament is advancing a Prisons Amendment Bill featuring volunteer involvement in rehabilitation, electronic monitoring of inmates, and enhanced penalties for prison-related offences.