A look behind first caning of LGBT persons in Terengganu, Malaysia

14 Sept 02:18 Key points summarised by AI

Two women were publicly caned six times in Terengganu, Malaysia, for "sexual relations between women," marking the nation's first public caning against LGBT individuals.
This public punishment, administered in a Syariah High Court, drew immediate and strong condemnation from human rights groups globally.
Strict rules govern the caning, specifying the cane's dimensions, moderate force, excluded body parts (face, head, abdomen, chest, genitals), and requiring a medical officer to ensure the convict's fitness and presence during the punishment.
While Malaysia has seen public canings before (e.g., for adultery in 2016), this case is notable as the first explicitly targeting LGBT persons, intensifying scrutiny of legal practices and human rights in the region.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman accidentally drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including an 81-year-old woman and a 6-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she panicked and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake; she apologized and pledged insurance coverage along with additional financial aid to the victims.