Proposal to amend Act 355: Any issue should be addressed prudently - Zulkifli
Zulkifli said in order for them to change, a soft approach should be adopted to educate the community.
Tue Apr 06 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Act 355 may be amended to provide for heavier punishments, Nazri Aziz tests positive for COVID-19
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Act 355 may be amended to provide for heavier punishments - Ahmad Marzuk
The government does not rule out the possibility of amending Act 355 to provide for heavier punishments on lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT).
Tue Jan 19 2021
Decision not to table Act 355 based on consensus among BN components - Tengku Adnan
That said, BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor added, the issue of UMNO deceiving PAS, as being spun by certain quarters did not arise.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Muslim MPs show solidarity in supporting Hadi's bill to amend Act 355
All Muslim MPs showed their solidarity in supporting the Private Member's Bill to amend the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 or Act 355 at the Dewan Rakyat today.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Hadi tables Private Member's bill to amend Syariah law
The bill, which seeks to empower the Syariah courts, was first tabled in Parliament in May last year and tabled again in November.
Thu Apr 06 2017
DPM 'not confident' Act 355 bill will be tabled in current Parliament sitting
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he is not confident that the amendments to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965, will be tabled in the current Parliament sitting.
Sat Apr 01 2017
PAS firm on tabling bill to amend Act 355 at current Parliament sitting - Hadi
He said even though the BN government had decided not to table the bill, PAS was firm on tabling it as a Private Member's Bill and hoped the government would support the move.
Fri Mar 31 2017
Sarawak BN MPs will follow CM's stand on Act 355 - Wan Junaidi
Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg so far had not made any decision on the bill.
Thu Mar 16 2017
Muhyiddin agreed in principle over Act 355 - Tuan Ibrahim
Asked about the negotiation process between PPBM and PAS, Tuan Ibrahim said there is no particular time frame set for the process.
Sat Mar 11 2017
Wee chides Kit Siang for using 'dirty tactics'
MCA Deputy President, Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong claims DAP adviser, Lim Kit Siang has adopted a dirty tactic over the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (Act 355) issue merely to trap BN.
Wed Mar 08 2017
Kit Siang urges BN component leaders to quit over Act 355 Parliament agenda
DAP adviser, Lim Kit Siang urged four BN leaders to fulfil their promise to resign as Ministers if the government allow the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (Act 355).
Wed Mar 08 2017
Muslim MPs should support Amendment to Act 355 - Takiyuddin
All 135 Muslim MPs have been urged to support the proposed amendments to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (Act 355), in the best interest of Islam and Muslims in the country.
Sat Feb 25 2017
MCA not planning to interfere in Act 355 issues
MCA has no plan whatsoever to interfere in issues relating to Islam, including the proposed amendments to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (Act 355), MCA secretary-general Datuk Ser
Sun Feb 19 2017
RU355 rally smooth sailing, Hadi hopes amendment to act will succeed
Speaking at the RU355 rally attended by thousands of supporters here Saturday evening, he says there was no reason for non-Muslims to object to the proposed amendment as it would not affect them.
Sun Feb 19 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024