![Govt to look at alternative punishment to caning - Wan Junaidi Govt to look at alternative punishment to caning - Wan Junaidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660725722_WanJunaidi.jpg)
Govt to look at alternative punishment to caning - Wan Junaidi
The government through the Legal Affairs Division and the AGC is studying alternative punishments to replace caning.
Sun Aug 21 2022
![Ziana Zain's ex-husband escapes jail for caning son Ziana Zain's ex-husband escapes jail for caning son](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-07/41531437487_TBZIANAMAHKAMAH.jpg)
Ziana Zain's ex-husband escapes jail for caning son
Armin Zaharin had his jail sentence set aside after the High Court fined him RM8,000 for caning his son on the hand four years ago.
Wed May 25 2022
![Welder sentenced to 25 years' jail, 20 lashes for raping child with disability Welder sentenced to 25 years' jail, 20 lashes for raping child with disability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41627294351_Jurukimpal.jpg)
Welder sentenced to 25 years' jail, 20 lashes for raping child with disability
A welder was sentenced to 25 years in jail and 20 strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here today for raping a 12-year-old with disabilities.
Mon Jul 26 2021
![Appeal by Ziana Zain's ex-husband against conviction for caning son to be heard on Sept 15 Appeal by Ziana Zain's ex-husband against conviction for caning son to be heard on Sept 15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-07/41531437487_TBZIANAMAHKAMAH.jpg)
Appeal by Ziana Zain's ex-husband against conviction for caning son to be heard on Sept 15
Armin Zaharin was arrested on March 2, 2018, after Ziana lodged a police report on Feb 27.
Tue Jun 01 2021
![Terengganu public caning: One of the most degrading, cruel forms of sentencing - Justice for Sisters Terengganu public caning: One of the most degrading, cruel forms of sentencing - Justice for Sisters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71495011443_CanedRotan.jpg)
Terengganu public caning: One of the most degrading, cruel forms of sentencing - Justice for Sisters
Malaysias first public caning held in a courtroom at the Terengganu Syariah High Court today marks a dark chapter in this nations history.
Mon Sep 03 2018
![Three Britons get jail, caning for raping Malaysian woman Three Britons get jail, caning for raping Malaysian woman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61500975128_Penjara.jpg)
Three Britons get jail, caning for raping Malaysian woman
The report said the three men had pleaded guilty a day earlier to aggravated molestation after taking a week to consider the reduced charges.
Tue Aug 15 2017
![Education Ministry open to feedback on caning in schools Education Ministry open to feedback on caning in schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/51475339154_Caned.jpg)
Education Ministry open to feedback on caning in schools
The Ministry of Education is open to receiving feedback from the public on caning of students in school, said Deputy Minister Datuk Chong Sin Woon.
Fri Apr 28 2017
![Give space to authorities to probe tahfiz pupil caning - Pinta president Give space to authorities to probe tahfiz pupil caning - Pinta president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61492863364_deraderatahfizt.jpg)
Give space to authorities to probe tahfiz pupil caning - Pinta president
The National Association of Tahfiz Al-Quran Institutions has urged the public to give the authorities space to investigate a case involving a 11-year-old pupil.
Tue Apr 25 2017
![Two Indonesians face 100 strokes of cane if found guilty of gay sex Two Indonesians face 100 strokes of cane if found guilty of gay sex](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51464261125_HukumHudud.jpg)
Two Indonesians face 100 strokes of cane if found guilty of gay sex
Aceh is the only province in Muslim-majority Indonesia that criminalises same-sex relations and that uses sharia as its legal code in addition to the national criminal code.
Mon Apr 10 2017
![Perkasa wants corrupt jailed for life, whipped Perkasa wants corrupt jailed for life, whipped](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51484468413_Handcuff.jpg)
Perkasa wants corrupt jailed for life, whipped
Its Integrity and Anti-Corruption Bureau chairman, Jais Abdul Karim says such severe punishment equivalent to the penalty for drug trafficking must be imposed to curb corruption in the country.
Sun Jan 22 2017
![Caning proposed for civil service officials committing graft Caning proposed for civil service officials committing graft](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41484054727_sebathukumangeneric.jpg)
Caning proposed for civil service officials committing graft
Heavier punishment including whipping should be imposed on public service officials found abusing power and involved in corruption.
Tue Jan 10 2017
![Woman screams in pain during caning in Indonesia's Aceh Woman screams in pain during caning in Indonesia's Aceh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/81476716531_IndonesiaCanned.jpg)
Woman screams in pain during caning in Indonesia's Aceh
The Muslim woman gets caned 23 strokes after being caught in close proximity with her boyfriend.
Mon Oct 17 2016
![30 years jail for Indonesian worker who raped underage girl 30 years jail for Indonesian worker who raped underage girl](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71459595555_Raped.jpg)
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
![Religious teacher under probe over severe caning of pupils Religious teacher under probe over severe caning of pupils](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81464362152_RAPE.jpg)
Religious teacher under probe over severe caning of pupils
A 'ustaz' is being held under remand for four days to assist a police probe into caning injuries suffered by three male pupils at a religious school here.
Fri Jul 29 2016
![Strict Indonesian province canes non-Muslim for selling booze Strict Indonesian province canes non-Muslim for selling booze](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81460527182_BandaAcehCane.jpg)
Strict Indonesian province canes non-Muslim for selling booze
An elderly Christian woman has been caned in a conservative Indonesian province for selling alcohol the first time someone from outside the Islamic faith has been punished there under strict religion.
Wed Apr 13 2016