Consider This: Law Reform (Part 2) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Karen Lai, Programme Director at the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Penang.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 1) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson of Voice of the Children.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![20 members of organised crime syndicate TR Gang charged in court 20 members of organised crime syndicate TR Gang charged in court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716963371_GengTR.jpg)
20 members of organised crime syndicate TR Gang charged in court
All the men nodded in understanding as the charges were read to them individually before Judge Ahmad Faizadh Yahaya.
Wed May 29 2024
![Thai court accepts complaint seeking PM's removal over minister's appointment Thai court accepts complaint seeking PM's removal over minister's appointment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692659318_SretthaThavisin.jpg)
Thai court accepts complaint seeking PM's removal over minister's appointment
Thailand's PM Srettha Thavisin has 15 days to file his defence in court.
Thu May 23 2024
![Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715753561_TBPERKESOLOGOjpg.jpg)
Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso
Employers who fail to register their companies and employees can be issued a compound of up to RM5,000 or charged in court.
Wed May 15 2024
![A day in Trump's world: Morning in courtroom, evening on campaign trail A day in Trump's world: Morning in courtroom, evening on campaign trail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51690948008_DonaldTrump.jpg)
A day in Trump's world: Morning in courtroom, evening on campaign trail
Donald Trump spend the day in court fighting a defamation case and the evening rallying supporters in his bid to become next US president.
Thu Jan 18 2024
![MACC ready to justify freezing of Aman Palestin accounts in court MACC ready to justify freezing of Aman Palestin accounts in court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699348316_AzamBaki.jpg)
MACC ready to justify freezing of Aman Palestin accounts in court
This is the normal action taken in any investigation if the need arises, said Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![Chinese families of missing Malaysia MH370 plane seek compensation in court Chinese families of missing Malaysia MH370 plane seek compensation in court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41701073152_TBflightMHjp.jpg)
Chinese families of missing Malaysia MH370 plane seek compensation in court
Chinese court holds the first hearing of a liability lawsuit filed by relatives of passengers on MH370.
Mon Nov 27 2023
![Six teenagers in court over beheading of French teacher Six teenagers in court over beheading of French teacher](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701048635_TBSamuelPatyjpg.jpg)
Six teenagers in court over beheading of French teacher
They are suspected of having pointed out Samuel Paty to the murderer or helped monitor his exit from the school.
Mon Nov 27 2023
![Najib wanted to answer questions on money laundering in court - Investigating officer Najib wanted to answer questions on money laundering in court - Investigating officer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699961551_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Najib wanted to answer questions on money laundering in court - Investigating officer
ACP Foo Wei Min said that during interrogation, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak wanted to answer questions regarding some transactions in court.
Tue Nov 14 2023
![898 Ah Long detained in Op Vulture as of August - Dewan Rakyat told 898 Ah Long detained in Op Vulture as of August - Dewan Rakyat told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625395813_iklanAhLongpinj.jpg)
898 Ah Long detained in Op Vulture as of August - Dewan Rakyat told
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said 196 of them have been charged in court.
Wed Oct 11 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
![Suspects back in court over Singapore's swoop on major money laundering ring Suspects back in court over Singapore's swoop on major money laundering ring](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81693381293_watches.jpg)
Suspects back in court over Singapore's swoop on major money laundering ring
Some of the accused facing new charges as the city-state seek to widen its net in one of its most high-profile crime cases.
Wed Aug 30 2023
![Buried gold, burning trash: US couple admits to hiding hacked crypto Buried gold, burning trash: US couple admits to hiding hacked crypto](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691130267_HeatherMorgan.jpg)
Buried gold, burning trash: US couple admits to hiding hacked crypto
The DOJ has since recovered $475 million more, and the couple in court on Thursday agreed to jointly forfeit $72 million.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![Trump to appear in court on charges that he tried to overturn election Trump to appear in court on charges that he tried to overturn election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41680674544_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump to appear in court on charges that he tried to overturn election
Donald Trump to face charges he led a wide-ranging conspiracy built on lies to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Thu Aug 03 2023