![Worrying trend of juvenile crimes, free sex in Penang - Police chief Worrying trend of juvenile crimes, free sex in Penang - Police chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671530713_TBSHUHAILYSIDANGMEDI.jpg)
Worrying trend of juvenile crimes, free sex in Penang - Police chief
There is an alarming trend of juvenile crimes in Penang with statistics of 1,251 arrests, including rape offences, from July 2021 to November this year.
Tue Dec 20 2022
![Girl charged with culpable homicide over death of brother Girl charged with culpable homicide over death of brother](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666770604_TERTIKAMADIK.jpg)
Girl charged with culpable homicide over death of brother
A teenage girl was charged in the Juvenile Court today with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, for causing the death of her younger brother last week.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![Five shot dead in North Carolina capital; juvenile suspect arrested Five shot dead in North Carolina capital; juvenile suspect arrested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665725008_pistol.jpg)
Five shot dead in North Carolina capital; juvenile suspect arrested
A massive manhunt that shut down part of the city for hours resulted in the arrest of a juvenile suspect.
Fri Oct 14 2022
![Dismembering the mafia, one child at a time Dismembering the mafia, one child at a time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71610614808_ITALY.jpg)
Dismembering the mafia, one child at a time
Juvenile judge Roberto Di Bella's programme aims to prevent at-risk children following their parents into a life of organised crime.
Thu Jan 14 2021
![China lowers age of criminal liability to 12 for some crimes China lowers age of criminal liability to 12 for some crimes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71609059489_ChinaFlag.jpg)
China lowers age of criminal liability to 12 for some crimes
China has lowered the age of criminal responsibility for some serious crimes from 14 to 12, as it looks to combat juvenile crime committed by children.
Sun Dec 27 2020
![Teenager jailed for murder of 23 individuals in tahfiz fire Teenager jailed for murder of 23 individuals in tahfiz fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597650707_tahfiz.jpg)
Teenager jailed for murder of 23 individuals in tahfiz fire
The High Court here today ordered a teenager who was charged with murder for the death of 23 people in a fire at Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah almost three years ago.
Mon Aug 17 2020
![Guilty until proven innocent; a devastatingly prevalent myth Guilty until proven innocent; a devastatingly prevalent myth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71437905385_gavelshh.jpg)
Guilty until proven innocent; a devastatingly prevalent myth
While it is natural for us to be presumptuous, to place our version of the truth ahead of the law's is just purely juvenile. Lawyer Alan Razak writes.
Fri Jan 11 2019
![Proposed Social Workers Profession Bill to be tabled in cabinet Proposed Social Workers Profession Bill to be tabled in cabinet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/51506845357_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Proposed Social Workers Profession Bill to be tabled in cabinet
The bill, which was in the midst of a final review, is crucial as the country prepares to face old age status by 2030 when the population, aged 60 and above, reaches 15% out of the total population.
Sun Oct 01 2017
![Dec 6 re-mention of murdered Nhaveen's friend's case Dec 6 re-mention of murdered Nhaveen's friend's case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/51477188428_AssaultGeneric.jpg)
Dec 6 re-mention of murdered Nhaveen's friend's case
Judge Irwan Suaibon set the date after the court was told that the medical report had yet to complete.
Fri Sep 29 2017
![Michelle Carter, who urged her boyfriend to commit suicide, found guilty in his death Michelle Carter, who urged her boyfriend to commit suicide, found guilty in his death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/61497683049_michellecarter.jpg)
Michelle Carter, who urged her boyfriend to commit suicide, found guilty in his death
Carter, who could face up to 20 years in prison, will be sentenced in August.
Sat Jun 17 2017
![2 suspects identified in sexual assault that was broadcast on Facebook 2 suspects identified in sexual assault that was broadcast on Facebook](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61473172941_WomenSilhoutte.jpg)
2 suspects identified in sexual assault that was broadcast on Facebook
Chicago police have identified two of several juvenile suspects who they say participated in the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl that was broadcast live on Facebook.
Mon Apr 03 2017
![Trend among drug traffickers to use teens as 'pushers' worrying - AADK Trend among drug traffickers to use teens as 'pushers' worrying - AADK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81446778415_syabu.jpg)
Trend among drug traffickers to use teens as 'pushers' worrying - AADK
This group of people, usually between the age of 12 and 18, are still immature and ignorant as compared to older ones who would be subject to heavier sentences if found guilty.
Wed Dec 28 2016
![Juvenile caught on camera while committing armed robbery gets 9 years' jail, whipping Juvenile caught on camera while committing armed robbery gets 9 years' jail, whipping](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/81452583079_CourtGavel.jpg)
Juvenile caught on camera while committing armed robbery gets 9 years' jail, whipping
A juvenile who was caught on camera while committing a series of armed robberies last September was sentenced to nine years' jail and six strokes of the rotan by the Sessions Court here today.
Tue Dec 06 2016
![Home Ministry says juvenile was murdered at Asrama Akhlak Pokok Sena Home Ministry says juvenile was murdered at Asrama Akhlak Pokok Sena](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71437399701_MAYATGENERIC.jpg)
Home Ministry says juvenile was murdered at Asrama Akhlak Pokok Sena
The incident in which a teenager was allegedly beaten to death by fellow inmates happened at Asrama Akhlak in Pokok Sena, Kedah and not at Pokok Sena Rehabilitation Centre as reported.
Wed Nov 23 2016
![Police detain 16-year-old suspect of armed robbery Police detain 16-year-old suspect of armed robbery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71457274663_PisauKnife.jpg)
Police detain 16-year-old suspect of armed robbery
The suspect had attacked a 58-year-old shop owner but nothing was stolen from the shop.
Mon Jul 04 2016