![ICC convicts Mali Islamist for Timbuktu atrocities ICC convicts Mali Islamist for Timbuktu atrocities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719400959_TIMBUKTU.jpg)
ICC convicts Mali Islamist for Timbuktu atrocities
Juddges said Al Hassan played a key role in the Ansar Dine Islamist group which took the city in 2012 and tried to impose sharia law.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 bln to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 bln to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704751828_TBGonzaloStampa.jpg)
Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 bln to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute
Gonzalo Stampa was sentenced to six months in jail and barred from operating for one year, according to the ruling.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Govt intends to open employment for ex-convicts to replace foreign workers Govt intends to open employment for ex-convicts to replace foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698735478_VSivakumar.jpg)
Govt intends to open employment for ex-convicts to replace foreign workers
V. Sivakumar said ex-prisoners, especially those who served time for minor offences, were still productive to work.
Tue Oct 31 2023
![Italian court convicts Swiss billionaire in asbestos deaths Italian court convicts Swiss billionaire in asbestos deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41686209750_TBStephan.jpg)
Italian court convicts Swiss billionaire in asbestos deaths
Stephan Schmidheiny was found guilty of causing the death of 392 people, including more than 60 workers and around 330 residents.
Thu Jun 08 2023
![Indian court convicts Gandhi of defamation, gives two-year sentence Indian court convicts Gandhi of defamation, gives two-year sentence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41679559248_RahulGandhi.jpg)
Indian court convicts Gandhi of defamation, gives two-year sentence
The court sentenced Gandhi two years in prison for a speech he made in 2019 in which he referred to thieves as having the surname Modi.
Thu Mar 23 2023
![850 convicts employed in Kelantan under CSI programme 850 convicts employed in Kelantan under CSI programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71622182686_rogolbfot.jpg)
850 convicts employed in Kelantan under CSI programme
Mat Yaacob said the prisoners involved are paid minimum wage along with Manpower Department approved accommodations.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![40,091 convicts under community-based programmes released on parole 40,091 convicts under community-based programmes released on parole](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61630484636_TBHAMZAHjpg.jpg)
40,091 convicts under community-based programmes released on parole
40,091 convicts from 74,000 prisoners under the out-of-prison rehabilitation programme have been released on parole since it was first implemented in 2008.
Mon Nov 01 2021
![20 years of prayers finally answered with early prison release 20 years of prayers finally answered with early prison release](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71599365822_TBPrison.jpg)
20 years of prayers finally answered with early prison release
Abang Li is among 13 convicts serving life sentences in several prisons in Malaysia who were pardoned by the King in conjunction with the country's 63rd National Day.
Sun Sep 06 2020
![Back in society is no easy task - Former prisoner Back in society is no easy task - Former prisoner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51599106104_banduan.jpg)
Back in society is no easy task - Former prisoner
Ahmad, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2000 for waging war against the king, was among 13 convicts who were granted early pardon.
Thu Sep 03 2020
![Early pardon a result of my mother's prayer - Ex-convict Early pardon a result of my mother's prayer - Ex-convict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599094343_bekasbanduan.jpg)
Early pardon a result of my mother's prayer - Ex-convict
Ahmad said he was sent to the Sungai Buloh Prison in 2000 after being sentenced to life imprisonment under Section 121 of the Penal Code for waging war against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Thu Sep 03 2020
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Agong grants early pardon to 13 convicts, US nears 6 million COVID-19 cases. [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Agong grants early pardon to 13 convicts, US nears 6 million COVID-19 cases.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51597143952_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Agong grants early pardon to 13 convicts, US nears 6 million COVID-19 cases.
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Mon Aug 31 2020
![Agong grants early pardon to 13 convicts on Merdeka Day Agong grants early pardon to 13 convicts on Merdeka Day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598857155_agong.jpg)
Agong grants early pardon to 13 convicts on Merdeka Day
Ahmad Fadil said the early pardon was due to their good behaviour while in prison and meant for the 13 to return the society, turn over a new leaf and live a normal life.
Mon Aug 31 2020
![About 68,000 convicts in 42 prisons nationwide About 68,000 convicts in 42 prisons nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41596947659_TBBanduanPelajar.jpg)
About 68,000 convicts in 42 prisons nationwide
Although the latest number of prison inmates exceeded the prescribed capacity of 52,000, the prisons were able to accommodate them currently.
Sun Aug 09 2020
![MCO offenders not recorded as convicts - Prisons DG MCO offenders not recorded as convicts - Prisons DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-06/61559614310_BPZULKIFLIOMAR.png)
MCO offenders not recorded as convicts - Prisons DG
Individuals who were sent to prison after being found guilty of violating the Movement Control Order (MCO) will not be registered as convicts, said Prisons director-general Datuk Seri Zulkifli Omar.
Mon May 04 2020
![Domestic problems impact national development - former mufti Domestic problems impact national development - former mufti](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41481023455_NikahGeneric.jpg)
Domestic problems impact national development - former mufti
Efforts should not focus on women only but should also be for the men so that both parties know their rights and responsibilities in marriage.
Thu Oct 12 2017