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Rumah Bonda Founder Jailed

May 03, 2023

Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun has been sentenced to 12 years in jail over the abuse of a teenager with Down Syndrome two years ago.

The court also ordered her sentence to begin immediately, after rejecting her bid for a stay of execution.

She was also ordered to serve 200 hours of community service, after her jail term, in addition to being placed under a good behaviour bond for five years.

Siti Bainun was found guilty on two counts of abuse and neglect. 
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Schools have been ordered to temporarily halt outdoor activities, including sports and co-curricular activities.

Its deputy minister says this is a precautionary move, amid the hot spell affecting several areas nationwide. 

She adds that so far, no schools under the ministry have closed due to extreme heat. 

Meanwhile, according to MetMalaysia's latest report, 4 areas nationwide have reported 3 consecutive days of high temperatures of between 35-37 degrees celsius.

They are KL; Kuala Selangor; Tangkak, Johor and Mukah, Sarawak. 
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