![Govt remains consistent in protecting women's rights - PM Govt remains consistent in protecting women's rights - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709892029_hariwatnita.jpg)
Govt remains consistent in protecting women's rights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the govt would ensure relevant policies are drawn up to ensure women's rights continue to be upheld.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Cradle Fund CEO murder: Acquittal of three accused maintained Cradle Fund CEO murder: Acquittal of three accused maintained](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697532455_SamirahMuzaffar.jpg)
Cradle Fund CEO murder: Acquittal of three accused maintained
The Court of Appeal upheld the acquittal of Samirah Muzaffar and two teenagers on a charge of murdering Nazrin Hassan.
Thu Feb 08 2024
![Ex-Tabligh teacher's 15-year jail sentence for sexually assaulting student upheld Ex-Tabligh teacher's 15-year jail sentence for sexually assaulting student upheld](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)
Ex-Tabligh teacher's 15-year jail sentence for sexually assaulting student upheld
Abidin Abdullah's appeal against his jail sentence was struck out by the three-member panel of judges.
Fri Dec 08 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
![Nigerian Supreme Court upholds President Tinubu's election win Nigerian Supreme Court upholds President Tinubu's election win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698321756_BolaTinubu.jpg)
Nigerian Supreme Court upholds President Tinubu's election win
Nigeria's Supreme Court upheld President Bola Tinubu's election win, bringing to an end a legal challenge brought by his two main rivals.
Thu Oct 26 2023
![Panama court upholds ex-President Martinelli's decade-long prison sentence Panama court upholds ex-President Martinelli's decade-long prison sentence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698204960_MTRNKHUFLIZFEKTPGH.jpg)
Panama court upholds ex-President Martinelli's decade-long prison sentence
The Superior Court for Settlement of Criminal Cases on Tuesday also upheld a $19.2 million fine Martinelli had been ordered to pay.
Wed Oct 25 2023
![Leaders convene at historic ASEAN-GCC summit, Malaysia calls for an end to oppression of Palestinians Leaders convene at historic ASEAN-GCC summit, Malaysia calls for an end to oppression of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697791762_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Leaders convene at historic ASEAN-GCC summit, Malaysia calls for an end to oppression of Palestinians
Without exception, human rights must be protected and international law must be upheld, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
Fri Oct 20 2023
![Bangladeshi man's 20-year jail term upheld for butchering wife Bangladeshi man's 20-year jail term upheld for butchering wife](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670599321_ExUnitTrustcons.jpg)
Bangladeshi man's 20-year jail term upheld for butchering wife
The judge said the jail sentence was appropriate based on the circumstances of the case where the killing was done in a gruesome manner.
Fri Oct 06 2023
![Labourer's death sentence for triple murder of young siblings upheld Labourer's death sentence for triple murder of young siblings upheld](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)
Labourer's death sentence for triple murder of young siblings upheld
The Court dismissed Shahrul Pitri Jusoh's appeal against his conviction and death sentence.
Thu Sep 14 2023
![High Court decision ordering Perak Pas commissioner to pay RM250,000 in damages to Guan Eng upheld High Court decision ordering Perak Pas commissioner to pay RM250,000 in damages to Guan Eng upheld](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51667817386_RAZMANZAKARIA.jpg)
High Court decision ordering Perak Pas commissioner to pay RM250,000 in damages to Guan Eng upheld
The judge ordered Razman Zakaria to make a public apology on his FB page and for Lim Guan Eng's FB page to be tagged to the apology post.
Wed Sep 06 2023
![Spanish court confirms Stampa's annulment as arbitrator in Sulu dispute Spanish court confirms Stampa's annulment as arbitrator in Sulu dispute](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666709654_TBAZALINAOTHMAN.jpg)
Spanish court confirms Stampa's annulment as arbitrator in Sulu dispute
The Spanish Constitutional Court has upheld the annulment of Dr Stampa's appointment as arbitrator in the so-called Sulu dispute.
Thu Feb 02 2023
![Syed Alman's death: Court of Appeal upholds RM220,000 fine on dental centre Syed Alman's death: Court of Appeal upholds RM220,000 fine on dental centre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643195127_ISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
Syed Alman's death: Court of Appeal upholds RM220,000 fine on dental centre
The Court of Appeal upheld the RM220,000 fine imposed on Imperial Dental Specialist Sdn Bhd in connection with the death of Syed Alman Zain during a dental treatment six years ago.
Thu Nov 10 2022
![25 years' jail term for three former RMN personnel over colleague's death upheld 25 years' jail term for three former RMN personnel over colleague's death upheld](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41663071218_TBISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
25 years' jail term for three former RMN personnel over colleague's death upheld
The Court of Appeal today upheld the 25 years' jail sentence against three former members of the RMN found guilty of causing the death of their colleague nine years ago.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![Court of Appeal upholds one-month jail against Lokman Adam for contempt Court of Appeal upholds one-month jail against Lokman Adam for contempt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666770847_BekasAhliMajlisKe.jpg)
Court of Appeal upholds one-month jail against Lokman Adam for contempt
The Appeal's Court upheld the sentence imposed on Lokman Adam for contempt of court in having intimidated a witness in Najib's 1MDB trial.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![US basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence upheld in Russia US basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence upheld in Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666747260_RUSSIA.jpg)
US basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence upheld in Russia
Russian court dismisses Griner's appeal against a nine-year sentence for possessing and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.
Wed Oct 26 2022