![Tribunal issues award for first sexual harassment complaint - KPWKM Tribunal issues award for first sexual harassment complaint - KPWKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712730319_raped.jpg)
Tribunal issues award for first sexual harassment complaint - KPWKM
The Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment has issued an award for its first complaint involving physical sexual harassment.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Harvey Weinstein under investigation for additional sexual assaults, prosecutor says Harvey Weinstein under investigation for additional sexual assaults, prosecutor says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61584935558_HarveyWeinstein.jpg)
Harvey Weinstein under investigation for additional sexual assaults, prosecutor says
Prosecutors intend to seek a new indictment after Harvey Weinstein's previous conviction was overturned.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![[OPINION] Upholding the best interest of the child in the justice system [OPINION] Upholding the best interest of the child in the justice system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720515130_Childjusticesyste.jpg)
[OPINION] Upholding the best interest of the child in the justice system
Special measures are necessary to help children testify, reducing the trauma associated with court appearances, says UNICEF.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Nepal court sentences 'Buddha Boy' to 10 years in jail for sexual abuse Nepal court sentences 'Buddha Boy' to 10 years in jail for sexual abuse](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)
Nepal court sentences 'Buddha Boy' to 10 years in jail for sexual abuse
A court official said the judge had also ordered Ram Bahadur Bamjon to pay $3,750 in compensation to the victim.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718700484_Bangkok.jpg)
Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage
The law gained the support of nearly all upper house lawmakers and will be sent to the palace for royal approval.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718268608_SpaceXFalconrock.jpg)
SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism
Former employees claim they were illegally fired for raising concerns about gender discrimination and sexual harassment against women.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Doctor held for allegedly molesting teen patient Doctor held for allegedly molesting teen patient](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717488389_HandcuffGari.jpg)
Doctor held for allegedly molesting teen patient
The victim claims she was sexually harassed by a man, believed to be a doctor while seeking treatment at the emergency ward, police said.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Customs seize sex toys worth RM2.04 million Customs seize sex toys worth RM2.04 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717586834_TBOpsPublika.jpg)
Customs seize sex toys worth RM2.04 million
11,220 sex toys were seized during the raid at a warehouse, believed to have been operating for three years.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Spain tightens protections for children on smartphones Spain tightens protections for children on smartphones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51694602333_Socmed.jpg)
Spain tightens protections for children on smartphones
The government will also criminalise the creation of "deepfake" AI-generated images involving sexual content.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Study: More than 300 million children a year face sexual abuse online Study: More than 300 million children a year face sexual abuse online](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61694331421_TBeksploitasiseks.jpg)
Study: More than 300 million children a year face sexual abuse online
Researches found 12.6 pct of world's children have been victims of non-consensual talking, sharing and exposure to sexual images and video.
Mon May 27 2024
![Olympics - Paris 2024 guarantees beds are tiny but robust Olympics - Paris 2024 guarantees beds are tiny but robust](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687342521_TBPulsebuilding.jpg)
Olympics - Paris 2024 guarantees beds are tiny but robust
Paris 2024 organisers says Olympic village beds will be robust and comfortable amid reports they were installing anti-sex beds for athletes.
Sat May 25 2024
![Ebit Lew trial: Witness denies flirting, having relationship with preacher Ebit Lew trial: Witness denies flirting, having relationship with preacher](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716270842_ebitlew.jpg)
Ebit Lew trial: Witness denies flirting, having relationship with preacher
The woman in her 40s said that she reached out to Ebit Lew solely to address family matters.
Fri May 24 2024
![Ebit Lew trial: Preacher still sent obscene messages during Ramadan - Witness Ebit Lew trial: Preacher still sent obscene messages during Ramadan - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716284362_EbitLew.jpg)
Ebit Lew trial: Preacher still sent obscene messages during Ramadan - Witness
The witness said that in addition to sending messages from early morning until night, Ebit Lew would also call her and use obscene language.
Tue May 21 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
![EXCLUSIVE - Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment. EXCLUSIVE - Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715572389_JGSDFjpg.jpg)
EXCLUSIVE - Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment.
Following a wave of sexual harassment cases, the number of women applying to join the Self-Defence Forces decreased by 12 per cent.
Fri May 17 2024