![Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband
The court allowed the siblings appeal to have the death penalty imposed by the High Court commuted to life imprisonment.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713333885_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury
If found guilty, Trump faces up to four years in prison, although imprisonment is unlikely for a first-time felon convicted of such a crime.
Wed May 29 2024
![Child dies due to neglect: Couple pleads guilty Child dies due to neglect: Couple pleads 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)
Child dies due to neglect: Couple pleads guilty
The couple faced imprisonment for up to 20 years and a fine of RM50,000 or both, if convicted.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![Appeals court affirms conviction, reduces jail sentence against ex-Tronoh assemblyman Appeals court affirms conviction, reduces jail sentence against ex-Tronoh assemblyman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709265190_TronohPaulYongCho.jpg)
Appeals court affirms conviction, reduces jail sentence against ex-Tronoh assemblyman
The Court of Appeal here today reduced the 13-year imprisonment to eight years jail with two strokes of the cane on former Tronoh Assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong for raping his maid, five years ago.
Fri Mar 01 2024
![Britain calls for Jimmy Lai's release as Hong Kong trial begins Britain calls for Jimmy Lai's release as Hong Kong trial begins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61607784705_JimmyLaiCheeying.jpg)
Britain calls for Jimmy Lai's release as Hong Kong trial begins
David Cameron calls for the release of British national Jimmy Lai, who faces possible life imprisonment.
Mon Dec 18 2023
![Australian woman jailed for 20 years for death of her four children has conviction quashed Australian woman jailed for 20 years for death of her four children has conviction quashed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702528004_KathleenFolbigg.jpg)
Australian woman jailed for 20 years for death of her four children has conviction quashed
The legal team was preparing a claim for "substantial" compensation for Kathleen Folbigg's wrongful imprisonment, her lawyer said.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690377692_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs
A former mechanic and a former cosmetician who were found guilty of two counts of trafficking drugs, escaped the gallows today after the Court of Appeal commuted their death sentence to life imprisonm
Wed Nov 22 2023
![Natural life imprisonment of ex-cop convicted for killing singer commuted to 33 years jail Natural life imprisonment of ex-cop convicted for killing singer commuted to 33 years jail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681371754_HukumSebatPenjara.jpg)
Natural life imprisonment of ex-cop convicted for killing singer commuted to 33 years jail
Mohd Ya'cob Demyati had been behind bars for 23 years, to serve his sentence for killing Spoon band singer Sabi'ul Malik Shafiee.
Thu Nov 16 2023
![Historic day as apex court hears review applications by 11 death row prisoners - Azalina Historic day as apex court hears review applications by 11 death row prisoners - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692866130_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
Historic day as apex court hears review applications by 11 death row prisoners - Azalina
The hearing of the review applications reflects the government's commitment to promoting and defending universal human rights.
Tue Nov 14 2023
![Apex court commutes death sentence and natural-life imprisonment of 11 convicted for drug trafficking Apex court commutes death sentence and natural-life imprisonment of 11 convicted for drug trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/81579684006_mahkamakehakiman.jpg)
Apex court commutes death sentence and natural-life imprisonment of 11 convicted for drug trafficking
They are the first batch of inmates whose review applications were heard by the Federal Court bench today.
Tue Nov 14 2023
![Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696584709_narges.jpg)
Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize
Mohammadi is currently serving multiple sentences in Tehran's Evin Prison amounting to about 12 years imprisonment.
Fri Oct 06 2023
![Application for review of death sentence, natural life imprisonment must be filed within three months - Ramkarpal Application for review of death sentence, natural life imprisonment must be filed within three months - Ramkarpal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684841704_RamkarpalSingh.jpg)
Application for review of death sentence, natural life imprisonment must be filed within three months - Ramkarpal
It is a one-off application and the filing of the motion and supporting affidavit for the review must be done by the Prisons Department.
Tue Sep 12 2023
![Azalina: Law on revision of death sentences and life imprisonment comes into force on Sept 12 Azalina: Law on revision of death sentences and life imprisonment comes into force on Sept 12](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674803551_TBpakistan.jpg)
Azalina: Law on revision of death sentences and life imprisonment comes into force on Sept 12
Prisoners who have been sentenced to mandatory death and life imprisonment can now file an application in court to review their sentences.
Mon Sep 11 2023
![Rahul Gandhi set to return to parliament as top court suspends conviction Rahul Gandhi set to return to parliament as top court suspends conviction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679671853_RahulGandhi.jpg)
Rahul Gandhi set to return to parliament as top court suspends conviction
Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years' imprisonment but the jail term was put on hold and he was granted bail.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![Siti Bainun found guilty of neglecting, abusing Bella Siti Bainun found guilty of neglecting, abusing Bella](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51683081656_SitiBainunkeputus.jpg)
Siti Bainun found guilty of neglecting, abusing Bella
The charge provides imprisonment for up to 20 years or a fine of RM50,000 or both, upon conviction.
Wed May 03 2023