State election: Orang Asli woman in confinement goes to poll with baby
A total of 2, 688 registered electors are expected to cast their votes at SK Kuala Betis.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Russia's Navalny says he is back in solitary confinement
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said he had been placed in solitary confinement for 14 days for refusing to wash a fence.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Cambodian police raid alleged cybercrime trafficking compounds
People who have fled such compounds in recent months have reported being detained against their will under brutal conditions.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Four men charged with criminal intimidation, committing mischief against borrowers
Four men appeared on charges of criminal intimidation, wrongful confinement and committing mischief against 11 borrowers of money from illegal money lenders or 'Ah Long'.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Shanghai hits prized 'zero COVID' status but lockdown lingers
But most residents will have to put up with confinement for a while longer before resuming more normal life.
Tue May 17 2022
'Long Tiger' charged with criminal intimidation, wrongful confinement of former worker
A ethnic Rohingya man, nick-named "Long Tiger", pleaded not guilty to criminal intimidation and wrongful confinement of a former worker.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Training, registration necessary for postnatal care practitioners
There is growing concern over the safety and the competency levels of the staff providing postnatal services.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Woman with newborn son forced to spend confinement at flood relief centre
Alessa Fariza Ahmad Sofian was pregnant when the floods occurred and now during her confinement after childbirth she is experiencing the same flood situation again.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Police have reopened investigations into death of Teoh Beng Hock - KDN
The police (PDRM) have reopened investigations into the death of Teoh Beng Hock who was found dead on July 16 2009, under Section 342 of the Penal Code (Wrongful Confinement).
Wed Nov 25 2020
'Gilded cage': Private pools, fancy meals in Thailand's luxury quarantine
Compulsory 14 days quarantine, two coronavirus tests, overseen by a "war room" of doctors and security guards, before enjoying the beach.
Tue Oct 06 2020
Teenager who hurled newborn baby from building charged with murder
A college student who is in confinement after giving birth to a baby last Friday, was charged with murdering the newborn.
Thu Jul 16 2020
Brazil's Bolsonaro again says coronavirus concern overblown
Bolsonaro added that certain Brazilian states should abandon their 'scorched earth' policy of prohibiting public transport, closing business and schools, and calling for mass confinement at home.
Wed Mar 25 2020
Confinement: how to minimise air pollution inside your home
With several countries across the world under lockdown to stem the spread of COVID-19, many people have been forced to stay in and content themselves with brief forays outside for a little solitary.
Mon Mar 23 2020
Zoon Politikon
This method of chastisement definitely dehumanises the unfortunate inmate, who is trapped in his own thought processes without much external stimuli.
Wed Sep 13 2017
Housewife jailed for concealment of money belonging to other person
She was sentenced to four months jail on each count, to be served concurrently from the date of her arrest which was last Oct 3.
Thu Aug 10 2017