![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
![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
![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
![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
![Malaysian mother's joy as son gets chance of death row reprieve Malaysian mother's joy as son gets chance of death row reprieve](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81680686722_SitiZabidah.jpg)
Malaysian mother's joy as son gets chance of death row reprieve
More than 1,300 people facing the death penalty or life imprisonment in Malaysia, can seek a sentencing review under the new rules passed.
Wed Apr 05 2023
![Bill to abolish death penalty tabled for first reading in Dewan Rakyat Bill to abolish death penalty tabled for first reading in Dewan Rakyat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678258528_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Bill to abolish death penalty tabled for first reading in Dewan Rakyat
The bill aims to abolish the mandatory death penalty, change the punishment to life imprisonment and whipping.
Mon Mar 27 2023
![Chief cook's life imprisonment set aside, jailed 15 years for drug trafficking Chief cook's life imprisonment set aside, jailed 15 years for drug trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648556327_penukul.jpg)
Chief cook's life imprisonment set aside, jailed 15 years for drug trafficking
A 34-year-old chief cook today succeeded in his appeal to overturn his life imprisonment on two charges of drug trafficking imposed by a High Court.
Tue Mar 29 2022
![Suspects in Dutch trial 'fully responsible' for MH17 downing, prosecution says Suspects in Dutch trial 'fully responsible' for MH17 downing, prosecution says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640152013_mhairline.jpg)
Suspects in Dutch trial 'fully responsible' for MH17 downing, prosecution says
The men - all of whom remain at large - could face sentences of up to life imprisonment if found guilty.
Wed Dec 22 2021
![Federal Court upholds life imprisonment, whipping on former trader who kidnapped businessman for RM500,000 ransom Federal Court upholds life imprisonment, whipping on former trader who kidnapped businessman for RM500,000 ransom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81634893185_CourtGavel.jpg)
Federal Court upholds life imprisonment, whipping on former trader who kidnapped businessman for RM500,000 ransom
The Federal Court upheld a 30-year jail sentence and 10 strokes of the cane imposed on Kamaruzaman.
Mon Oct 25 2021
![Msian gets life sentence for causing death of cleaner in Singapore Msian gets life sentence for causing death of cleaner in Singapore](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)
Msian gets life sentence for causing death of cleaner in Singapore
A Malaysian man was today sentenced by the Singapore Court to life imprisonment and 18 strokes of the cane for causing the death of a 54-year-old lady with a grass cutter in 2016.
Wed Nov 04 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