The Future Is Female: Prison Service — Advancing Welfare in Prisons
How does the incarceration of women affect their families, particularly children? Is there support available for them? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, former Deputy Commissioner of the Malaysian Prisons Department, about how women in prison service can make for a more just and humane criminal justice system.
Sun Jul 07 2024
![Housewife, former lover escape gallows for murdering husband in his sleep Housewife, former lover escape gallows for murdering husband in his sleep](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)
Housewife, former lover escape gallows for murdering husband in his sleep
K. Annamah and G. Puganeswaran escaped the gallows today after the Federal Court commuted their sentences to 36 years in prison.
Fri Jun 21 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
![Labourer gets jail, whipping for sexually assaulting stepdaughter Labourer gets jail, whipping for sexually assaulting stepdaughter](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)
Labourer gets jail, whipping for sexually assaulting stepdaughter
The man was sentenced to eight years in prison and one stroke of the cane for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter and threatening her.
Mon May 20 2024
![Parents of Michigan school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison Parents of Michigan school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712733117_TBEthanCrumbley.jpg)
Parents of Michigan school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison
The jury convicted them of manslaughter in a rare case of parents being held responsible in a school shooting.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Analysis - The Kremlin saw off Navalny - what now for Russia's opposition? Analysis - The Kremlin saw off Navalny - what now for Russia's opposition?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710717885_VladimirPutin.jpg)
Analysis - The Kremlin saw off Navalny - what now for Russia's opposition?
All of Vladimir Putin's main opponents have either been killed or are in prison or abroad, said Vladimir Kara-Murza.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![Thai lawyer who called for monarchy reform sentenced to more jail time Thai lawyer who called for monarchy reform sentenced to more jail time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695724067_TBArnonNampa.jpg)
Thai lawyer who called for monarchy reform sentenced to more jail time
A Thai court sentenced Arnon Nampa to four years in prison for royal insults from a 2021 social media post.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![Australia bans Nazi salute and public display of terror group symbols Australia bans Nazi salute and public display of terror group symbols](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663495114_TBSYDNEYjpg.jpg)
Australia bans Nazi salute and public display of terror group symbols
The law makes it an offense punishable by up to 12 months in prison to publicly perform the Nazi salute or display the Nazi swastika.
Mon Jan 08 2024
![Pakistan court indicts Imran Khan for leaking state secrets - media Pakistan court indicts Imran Khan for leaking state secrets - media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686182493_ImranKhan.jpg)
Pakistan court indicts Imran Khan for leaking state secrets - media
A guilty verdict under the Official Secrets Act could bring up to 14 years in prison or even a death sentence, lawyers say.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![Plantation worker jailed one year for hurting mother Plantation worker jailed one year for hurting mother](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81701335857_TBchaijpg.jpg)
Plantation worker jailed one year for hurting mother
Chai Chon Tak was sentenced to one year in prison for voluntarily hurting his mother when the woman refused to give him money.
Thu Nov 30 2023
![Chinese court rejects Canadian pop star Kris Wu's appeal Chinese court rejects Canadian pop star Kris Wu's appeal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71669377362_KrisWu.jpg)
Chinese court rejects Canadian pop star Kris Wu's appeal
Kris Wu was sentenced to 13 years in prison for crimes including rape.
Mon Nov 27 2023
!['That 70's Show' actor Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rapes 'That 70's Show' actor Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rapes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41694150825_DannyMasterson.jpg)
'That 70's Show' actor Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rapes
The women said Danny Masterson drugged and raped them in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003 at his house in the Hollywood Hills.
Fri Sep 08 2023
![In Muslim-majority Indonesia, Islamic preacher under fire over unorthodox views In Muslim-majority Indonesia, Islamic preacher under fire over unorthodox views](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51690976821_TBPanjiGumilang.jpg)
In Muslim-majority Indonesia, Islamic preacher under fire over unorthodox views
Panji Gumilang was named a suspect by police, faces a maximum 10 years in prison if found guilt of blasphemy and hate speech.
Wed Aug 02 2023
![Housewife who gave birth, raised baby in prison escapes gallows Housewife who gave birth, raised baby in prison escapes gallows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71680081727_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Housewife who gave birth, raised baby in prison escapes gallows
Judge Datin Rohani Ismail said the prosecution had failed to prove the accused's possession and knowledge of the drugs that were found.
Fri Jul 21 2023
![Anwar insists he won't oppress anyone, especially opposition Anwar insists he won't oppress anyone, especially opposition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689808690_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Anwar insists he won't oppress anyone, especially opposition
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he knows how life was in prison and will not arbitrarily use his power as Prime Minister.
Thu Jul 20 2023