Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
An American woman has recorded her formal statement before a Karachi magistrate after allegedly being assaulted at her Defence Housing Authority apartment in mid-July. A teenage suspect remains in police custody pending further investigation.
Malaysian police have wrapped up their investigation into an e-hailing driver accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger in Sepang last month, with the case now moving toward prosecution.
Authorities in Tawau, Sabah have apprehended a 66-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a disabled 15-year-old girl. The suspect remains in custody pending further investigation.
The Malaysian Army has challenged viral allegations of sexual assault involving one of its personnel, asserting that an internal investigation uncovered facts inconsistent with the public accusations circulating on social media.
A man appeared in the Sessions Court this week facing charges of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old inmate at Sungai Udang Prison in early January. The incident underscores growing concerns about prisoner welfare and institutional accountability.
A private college worker has entered a not guilty plea to three charges of sexual assault and sodomy involving two minor boys at the Shah Alam Sessions Court.
A Singapore man has pleaded guilty to raping a 71-year-old widow with severe dementia over seven months. The victim's sons uncovered the abuse after reviewing home CCTV footage, leading to his arrest in January 2023.
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A 25-year-old hardware store worker in Kuala Terengganu has been charged with raping his 16-year-old sister on two separate occasions. The accused pleaded not guilty in court.
Police in Shah Alam have arrested a college employee suspected of sexually assaulting two teenage students, including allegations of sodomy. The arrest comes after investigations into complaints filed by the victims.
A hardware store worker in Kuala Terengganu has pleaded not guilty to charges of raping and sexually assaulting his 16-year-old biological sister. The case has been brought before the Sessions Court.
A senior citizen appeared in Ayer Keroh Sessions Court in Melaka facing two charges of physical sexual assault against primary schoolgirls. The alleged incidents occurred at a mosque storeroom.
Police in Temerloh have detained a male teacher for investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving a 14-year-old male student. The case raises fresh concerns about child safety protocols in Malaysian schools.
A Kuala Lumpur man faces arrest after his teenage daughter's pregnancy exposed prolonged sexual abuse spanning five years, prompting authorities to launch investigations into child exploitation.
A 59-year-old Singapore man has been sentenced to 12 weeks' imprisonment after pleading guilty to molestation and indecent exposure. He touched a woman's thigh at a supermarket and later exposed himself to a female police officer during a body search.
Police in Setiu have arrested a man in connection with alleged sexual offences against his 15-year-old daughter. The suspect is assisting authorities with their ongoing investigation.
A 19-year-old foreign national has been charged in Sandakan Sessions Court with the rape of a 61-year-old local woman. The alleged incident occurred on March 21.
A Valencia court has sentenced Spanish footballer Rafa Mir to eight-and-a-half years in prison after convicting him of sexual assault and assault causing bodily harm. The 28-year-old striker, currently at LaLiga club Elche, denies wrongdoing and may appeal.
The 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been sentenced to four years in prison after conviction on two rape charges, with the verdict delivered via video link due to his detention.