Two Couples Enter Pleas in Highly Publicized Domestic Worker Abuse Case
Two married couples have claimed trial in Johor Baru magistrates' courts over charges connected to a widely circulated video depicting alleged mistreatment of domestic workers.
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Malaysia's Prisons Amendment Bill 2026 To Introduce Electronic Monitoring and Volunteer Rehabilitation Programmes
Malaysia's Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026, tabled in Parliament, introduces electronic monitoring devices for inmates and expanded volunteer rehabilitation programmes, alongside stricter penalties for tampering.
Man Accused of Murdering Actor James Handy Declared Mentally Unfit for Trial
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that Michael Gledhill, charged with murdering veteran actor James Handy, is mentally incompetent to face criminal prosecution, halting proceedings pending psychiatric evaluation and potential treatment.
Singapore man jailed 12 weeks for molesting woman in supermarket and exposing himself to police officer
A 59-year-old man in Singapore received a 12-week jail sentence after admitting to molesting a woman at a supermarket and subsequently exposing himself to a female police officer at a police station during a routine body search.
Hong Kong man on trial for girlfriend's death claims he was trying to help her lose weight
A 29-year-old jobless man is on trial in Hong Kong's High Court for the 2022 death of his girlfriend, claiming he accidentally killed her while trying to prevent her from sleeping as a weight-loss method.
Mangione Defers Mental Health Defence in Alleged CEO Murder Case
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering a health insurance executive in Manhattan, has temporarily withdrawn plans to present mental health evidence at trial, according to a Friday court filing.
Teenager Faces Sexual Assault Charge Over Attack on Elderly Woman in Sandakan
A 19-year-old foreign national appeared in Sandakan Sessions Court facing charges of sexually assaulting a 61-year-old woman. The alleged incident occurred on March 21 in the Sabah port city.
Federal Court Dismisses Prosecution Appeal in Nhaveen Murder Case
Malaysia's Federal Court has rejected the prosecution's attempt to appeal against an acquittal in the death of bullying victim T. Nhaveen, effectively ending legal efforts to overturn the verdict nine years after the incident.
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Perak Gardener Charged with Murder in Kampung Gajah Killing
A gardener from Perak has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a contract worker found on a roadside in Kampung Gajah, in what appears to be a dispute-related incident.
Police Corporal Denies Drug Possession Charge in Kota Baru Court Lock-Up
A police corporal has entered a not guilty plea in Kota Baru magistrate's court over allegations of possessing nearly 20 grams of methamphetamine discovered in the court's detention facility last week.
Japanese Mother Seeks Damages Over Daughter's Death From 'Hostage Justice' Detention
A Japanese mother has filed a lawsuit seeking 100 million yen in compensation after her 16-year-old daughter died from severe malnutrition following an 18-day detention. The case highlights systemic issues in Japan's criminal justice system known as 'hostage justice.'
Stepmother Faces Murder Charge in Death of Four-Year-Old Child in Johor Baru
Johor Baru police have classified the death of a four-year-old child as murder, leading to criminal charges against the victim's stepmother in a case involving fatal blunt trauma injuries.
Couples Face Fresh Arrests as Additional Maid Abuse Allegations Emerge
Authorities in Johor Baru have rearrested two married couples previously held over a viral maid abuse video after two additional former domestic workers lodged complaints against them, widening the scope of the investigation.
Spanish footballer Rafa Mir sentenced to 8½ years for sexual assault
Spanish footballer Rafa Mir has been convicted and sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison by a Valencia court for sexual assault and assault causing injury. The ruling marks another high-profile case in Spain's ongoing reckoning with misconduct in sports.