![Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647996604_TBVIRUSOUTBREAK.jpg)
Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores
In addition to brain fog, COVID-19 can lead to an array of problems, including headaches, seizure disorders, strokes, sleep problems.
Sat Mar 02 2024
![Appeals court affirms conviction, reduces jail sentence against ex-Tronoh assemblyman Appeals court affirms conviction, reduces jail sentence against ex-Tronoh assemblyman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709265190_TronohPaulYongCho.jpg)
Appeals court affirms conviction, reduces jail sentence against ex-Tronoh assemblyman
The Court of Appeal here today reduced the 13-year imprisonment to eight years jail with two strokes of the cane on former Tronoh Assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong for raping his maid, five years ago.
Fri Mar 01 2024
![Trio’s sentence for senior citizen’s murder commuted to 35 years Trio’s sentence for senior citizen’s murder commuted to 35 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671695987_TBGENERICTAHAN.jpg)
Trio’s sentence for senior citizen’s murder commuted to 35 years
The Court also ordered the three be given 12 strokes of the rotan each.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![Bangladeshi man gets 22 years jail, 15 strokes of the cane for incest Bangladeshi man gets 22 years jail, 15 strokes of the cane for incest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700048563_Bangladeshsumbang.jpg)
Bangladeshi man gets 22 years jail, 15 strokes of the cane for incest
The judge sentenced Md Babul Hossain, after finding the man guilty of raping his stepdaughter, who was then 13 years old.
Wed Nov 15 2023
![Armada Funds: Syed Saddiq gets seven-year jail, whipping and fined RM10 Million Armada Funds: Syed Saddiq gets seven-year jail, whipping and fined RM10 Million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699507413_TBsyedsaddiqjp.jpg)
Armada Funds: Syed Saddiq gets seven-year jail, whipping and fined RM10 Million
Muar Member of Parliament (MP) Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was sentenced to seven jail, two strokes of the cane and fined RM10 million by the High Court here today
Thu Nov 09 2023
![Man’s 42-year jail for raping stepdaughter 105 times in three years upheld Man’s 42-year jail for raping stepdaughter 105 times in three years upheld](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51697794468_TBISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
Man’s 42-year jail for raping stepdaughter 105 times in three years upheld
The 36-year-old man was also ordered to be given 24 strokes of the rotan.
Wed Nov 08 2023
![Man gets 12 years' jail, 21 strokes of cane for raping, sexually assaulting daughter Man gets 12 years' jail, 21 strokes of cane for raping, sexually assaulting daughter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690364477_TBISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
Man gets 12 years' jail, 21 strokes of cane for raping, sexually assaulting daughter
Due to a technical error, the 45-year-old was given a shorter jail sentence, according to Justice Datuk Hadhariah Syed Ismail.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![Plantation worker gets three years jail, whipping for cheating travel agencies Plantation worker gets three years jail, whipping for cheating travel agencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649916750_penukul.jpg)
Plantation worker gets three years jail, whipping for cheating travel agencies
A plantation worker was sentenced to a total of three years in jail and given three strokes of the cane for cheating three travel agencies.
Fri Dec 23 2022
![Man to serve 20 years' jail, to be caned 19 strokes for sexual assault, making pornography Man to serve 20 years' jail, to be caned 19 strokes for sexual assault, making pornography](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61454305798_JudgeGavel.jpg)
Man to serve 20 years' jail, to be caned 19 strokes for sexual assault, making pornography
A 25-year-old man will have to serve 20 years in jail and be whipped 19 times for sexually assaulting 12 female children and making or producing pornography.
Thu May 26 2022
![Restaurant owner gets 10 years, four strokes, for injuring wife with rotan Restaurant owner gets 10 years, four strokes, for injuring wife with rotan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649845994_DERAISTERI.jpg)
Restaurant owner gets 10 years, four strokes, for injuring wife with rotan
A restaurant owner was sentenced to 10 years in jail and four strokes of the rotan by the Tawau Sessions Court here today for causing injuries to his wife with a cane last week.
Wed Apr 13 2022
![MACC officer gets three years' jail, two whipping for misappropriation of US$6.94 million MACC officer gets three years' jail, two whipping for misappropriation of US$6.94 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645164283_HukumSebatPenjara.jpg)
MACC officer gets three years' jail, two whipping for misappropriation of US$6.94 million
A senior superintendent of the MACC was today sentenced to three years' jail and two strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court for misappropriation of US$6.94 million in cash evidence.
Fri Feb 18 2022
![Appeals Court upholds 10 years' jail, whipping on RMAF corporal for outrage of modesty Appeals Court upholds 10 years' jail, whipping on RMAF corporal for outrage of modesty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643118072_JUDGE.jpg)
Appeals Court upholds 10 years' jail, whipping on RMAF corporal for outrage of modesty
The Appeals Court today upheld the sentence of 10 years' jail and seven strokes of the rotan imposed on a RMAF corporal for forcing his colleague to perform oral sex on him and outraging her modesty.
Fri Jan 28 2022
![Judge advises rapist to seek forgiveness from Allah Judge advises rapist to seek forgiveness from Allah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639059588_JUDGE.jpg)
Judge advises rapist to seek forgiveness from Allah
The Court of Appeal today upheld the 20 years jail sentence and 12 strokes of the cane imposed on a man who raped and conducted unnatural sex on a woman.
Wed Dec 15 2021
![Court of Appeal reinstates 12-year jail term for man who raped neighbour's daughter Court of Appeal reinstates 12-year jail term for man who raped neighbour's daughter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81635433536_MAHKAMAHPUTRAJAYA.jpg)
Court of Appeal reinstates 12-year jail term for man who raped neighbour's daughter
The Court of Appeal today reinstated a 12-year jail term and two strokes of the cane to a former lorry driver for raping his neighbour's underage daughter, resulting in the girl becoming pregnant.
Thu Oct 28 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