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Ex-South Korean President Jailed For Life

Feb 19, 2026

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has avoided the death penalty, after being convicted of masterminding an insurrection, over his failed martial law declaration in 2024.  

Instead, he has been sentenced to life in prison.  

Yoon is already serving time behind bars for abuse of power related to the martial law declaration.  

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An alleged child abuse incident that went viral on social media is actually several months old. 

According to the KL police chief, the incident actually happened in December.  

The suspect was arrested in mid-December after the victim's mother lodged an official complaint, and he was charged in court shortly after Christmas.  

He adds, anyone with info on possible abuse cases can contact the KL police hotline or nearest police station. 

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Separately, cops say a man is in stable condition in hospital, after he reportedly lost a leg while playing with fireworks outside his house in Segamat, Johor. 

Local police will record his statement once he recovers.  

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Selangor's Islamic Dept says those caught not fasting in public can face a fine of up to RM1,000 and six months in prison.  

However, it has no plans to impose alternative penalties, such as transporting offenders inside hearse vans. 

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In other news 

Police have confirmed the arrest of 12 cops who allegedly stole RM200,000 worth of cryptocurrency from a group of Chinese nationals in Kajang.  

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KTMB is offering an improved 30% discount for all ETS services until this Sunday, in conjunction with the start of Ramadan.  

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And Malaysia's inflation rose by 1.6% in January, mainly driven by higher costs in sectors including personal care, social protection and education.