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Court trials

Murdered Mongolian woman Altantuya’s family returns more than $1.5m in damages to Malaysian govt

Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.
Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies drugging anyone

A court sketch shows Marius Borg Hoiby in the witness box in room 250 of the Oslo Courthouse in Norway on Feb 5, 2026.
A court sketch shows Marius Borg Hoiby in the witness box in room 250 of the Oslo Courthouse in Norway on Feb 5, 2026.

Two brothers charged with murder in Johor skeletal remains case

No plea was recorded by the two accused, R. Arasan, 32, and R. Utes, 36.
No plea was recorded by the two accused, R. Arasan, 32, and R. Utes, 36.

Actor Chen Xi posts birthday tribute to father Edmund Chen amid court case

chen04 - Screenshot. Chen Xi (right) shares a photo with his father Edmund Chen and his grandfather on social media on Feb 4


CREDIT: CHXNXI/INSTAGRAM
chen04 - Screenshot. Chen Xi (right) shares a photo with his father Edmund Chen and his grandfather on social media on Feb 4


CREDIT: CHXNXI/INSTAGRAM

French prosecutors to request bans from office in far-right leader Le Pen appeal trial

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen risks the maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of one million euro if her appeal fails.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen risks the maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of one million euro if her appeal fails.

Man on trial for raping domestic worker near Little India MRT station after posing as cop

Sharveen Chetty, a Malaysian, allegedly raped the victim at some bushes outside Little India MRT Station.
Sharveen Chetty, a Malaysian, allegedly raped the victim at some bushes outside Little India MRT Station.

Malaysian court allows Rosmah Mansor temporary release of passport for trip to Singapore

A court has granted Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, use of her passport from Feb 1 to April 30.
A court has granted Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, use of her passport from Feb 1 to April 30.

UK nursery worker admits total of 56 counts of child sex abuse

Vincent Chan admitted to sexually abusing four girls, aged between two and four years old, while working at a nursery in north London.
Vincent Chan admitted to sexually abusing four girls, aged between two and four years old, while working at a nursery in north London.

South Korea court sentences ex-first lady Kim to jail term for bribery

Kim Keon Hee is the wife of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol who was ousted from office in 2025.
Kim Keon Hee is the wife of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol who was ousted from office in 2025.

South Korea’s ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee to learn verdict in corruption case

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee (left) has denied all the charges, claiming the allegations were "deeply unjust".
South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee (left) has denied all the charges, claiming the allegations were "deeply unjust".

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.