Application by govt, four others to stay judgment on damages of RM3.1 million in botched circumcision case dismissed
The High Court dismissed an application by the government and four other parties to stay the execution of a judgment regarding the payment of damages amounting to RM3.1 million to a man.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Botched circumcision case: Govt, four others file appeal against decision to pay RM3.1 million in damages
The government and four other defendants have appealed against a High Court's decision in awarding RM3.1 million in damages to a man who lost the head of his penis in the incident 12 years ago.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Botched circumcision case: Hopes to save injured part fizzle with prompt treatment delay - Judge
Delay by medical personnel in attending to a man's injury, who lost the head of his penis in a botched circumcision 12 years ago, had extinguished all hopes of a successful surgery.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Botched circumcision: Youth awarded RM3.1 million in damages
A 22-year-old man who lost the head of his penis in a botched circumcision 12 years ago, was awarded damages totalling RM3.1 million after the High Court today allowed his suit.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Circumcision programme must comply with SOP - Zulkifli
Organisers are required to make compulsory the wearing of face masks by all those present and to ensure they exercise physical distancing throughout the programme.
Sun Dec 20 2020
Health Ministry formulating SOP for circumcision
The Ministry of Health is formulating SOP for circumcisions performed at all government hospitals, medical centres and private clinics to ensure the safet
Mon Jan 09 2017
Ministry confirms third case of botched circumcision
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed another case of a boy who sustained complications following a circumcision procedure as reported recently in various printed and electronic media.
Sun Jan 08 2017
Botched circumcision: Doctors, clinics' licences may be suspended
The Health Ministry might suspend the medical licences of the doctors and clinics related to the two recently reported botched circumcision cases.
Sat Jan 07 2017
IRIMM ready to help family of boy whose penis cut off during circumcision
IRIMM president Amir Amsaa Alla Pitchay says the boy was in need of immediate treatment.
Sun Jan 01 2017
Health Ministry warning over circumcisions
Health practitioners in both private and public health facilities need to undergo the necessary training to perform the procedure competently and safely.
Sat Dec 31 2016
Family of boy with severed penis hopes for help from specialists
Lawyer P.Uthayakumar said the family wants immediate action since it is a sensitive issue and involves the boy's future.
Fri Dec 30 2016
Police confirm video of boy whose penis was off in laser circumcision as true
Kajang district police chief ACP Othman Nanyan who confirmed the matter said several witnesses had been summoned to have their statements recorded and to help investigations.
Mon Dec 26 2016
No stopping for newly-circumcised boy to meet Upin & Ipin
A deep obsession for Upin & Ipin animated characters did not stop a newly circumcised boy from braving through the crowd at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro-Tourism (MAHA 16) Intern
Wed Dec 07 2016
Majlis berkhatan beramai-ramai di Masjid Setapak
Wajah-wajah kanak-kanak lelaki sewaktu Majlis Berkhatan di sebuah masjid di Setapak pada 26 November 2016.
Sun Dec 04 2016
Doctors successfully performed world's first penis transplant
South African doctors have successfully performed the worlds first penis transplant on a patient who had a botched circumcision.
Sat Mar 14 2015