![Six charged with kidnapping for RM4.44 million cryptocurrency ransom Six charged with kidnapping for RM4.44 million cryptocurrency ransom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723702959_TBMahkamahSesyen.jpg)
Six charged with kidnapping for RM4.44 million cryptocurrency ransom
A couple and four others are accused of wrongfully detaining the Chinese man for a ransom.
Thu Aug 15 2024
![Lahad Datu student murder: 13 teenagers plead not guilty Lahad Datu student murder: 13 teenagers plead not guilty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Lahad Datu student murder: 13 teenagers plead not guilty
Students are accused of jointly murdering Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat, found dead in a dorm room with multiple injuries and bruises.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Children as young as 12 due in court over widespread riots Children as young as 12 due in court over widespread riots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722991253_Policeofficers.jpg)
Children as young as 12 due in court over widespread riots
Those in court include the wife of a Conservative councillor accused of urging attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers via social media.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Appellate Court remits Palestinian kidnapping case to High Court Appellate Court remits Palestinian kidnapping case to High Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723021018_kespenculikan.jpg)
Appellate Court remits Palestinian kidnapping case to High Court
No pleas were recorded from the accused and the case subsequently transferred to High Court as kidnapping cases fall under its jurisdiction.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Babysitter’s son charged with physical sexual assault on 10-month-old girl Babysitter’s son charged with physical sexual assault on 10-month-old girl](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Babysitter’s son charged with physical sexual assault on 10-month-old girl
The accused is also ordered to surrender his passport to the court and to report himself at the nearest police station once a month.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722590393_IsmailHaniyeh.jpg)
Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge
Iran and Hamas have both accused Israel of carrying out the killing and have pledged to retaliate against their foe.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![Father, son and his friend charged with raping 12-year-old girl Father, son and his friend charged with raping 12-year-old girl](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720502885_rogol.jpg)
Father, son and his friend charged with raping 12-year-old girl
The child's stepbrother and his friend were accused of raping her in front of the stepfather and each other at the same house.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Housewife charged with murder of five-year-old girl Housewife charged with murder of five-year-old girl](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718939435_wanitadituduhbun.jpg)
Housewife charged with murder of five-year-old girl
Wan Fatimah Zahra Wan Abdullah is accused of causing the death of Iman Adelia Yusullah at a house in Ipoh.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Zayn Rayyan’s parents plead not guilty to negligence Zayn Rayyan’s parents plead not guilty to negligence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718249777_KesZaynRayyan.jpg)
Zayn Rayyan’s parents plead not guilty to negligence
According to the charges, the couple is jointly accused of neglecting their 6-year-old son, potentially causing him physical injury.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Psychiatric evaluation extended for lorry driver accused of pushing lover off 23rd floor Psychiatric evaluation extended for lorry driver accused of pushing lover off 23rd floor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717739630_VNathan.jpg)
Psychiatric evaluation extended for lorry driver accused of pushing lover off 23rd floor
A specialist doctor has applied for the one-month extension to determine the mental health of V. Nathan, his lawyer said.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717496759_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation
The Philippine coast guard accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick armed forces member in South China Sea.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Two senior police officers charged with accepting RM1 million bribe to help close case involving purchase firearms by Israeli Two senior police officers charged with accepting RM1 million bribe to help close case involving purchase firearms by Israeli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716870943_TBkesrasuah.jpg)
Two senior police officers charged with accepting RM1 million bribe to help close case involving purchase firearms by Israeli
The duo were accused of taking RM1 million in cash from Khoo Zixian, as an inducement to help close a criminal investigation against him.
Tue May 28 2024
![Former political secretary charged with receiving RM350,000 bribe Former political secretary charged with receiving RM350,000 bribe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716433437_SayedAmirMuzzakkir.jpg)
Former political secretary charged with receiving RM350,000 bribe
Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad accused of receiving money to help company secure tender for PDRM facilities.
Thu May 23 2024
![Protests as Taiwan parliament pushes contentious reforms Protests as Taiwan parliament pushes contentious reforms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716279609_parliament.jpg)
Protests as Taiwan parliament pushes contentious reforms
Several hundred people gathered outside parliament to protest against reforms and accused the opposition of working in concert with China.
Tue May 21 2024
![US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel, rebuking Biden US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel, rebuking Biden](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705211011_TBCOVIDRELIEFPLAN.jpg)
US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel, rebuking Biden
Republicans accused Joe Biden of turning his back on Israel after facing widespread pro-Palestinian protests.
Fri May 17 2024