KK Mart founder, wife freed of criminal charges over 'Allah socks' issue, company and supplier fined RM60,000 each
The two companies were given three days to pay the fine.
Mon Jul 15 2024
‘Allah’ socks issue: July 15 set for decision on KK Supermart representation
The Court will also hear the decision of the representation sent to AGC by the company that allegedly supplied the socks to KK Super Mart.
Mon Jun 10 2024
IGP confirms UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal detained in Sabah
Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has been detained today for investigations under Sedition Act 1948 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Fri Apr 05 2024
KK Mart founder seeks forgiveness from King, all Muslims
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim decrees that all parties must be more responsible.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Socks issue: KK Mart director, wife plead not guilty
Datuk Seri Dr Chai Kee Kan and Datin Seri Loh Siew Mui were charged with deliberately intending to wound the religious feelings of Muslims.
Tue Mar 26 2024
'Allah' socks issue: Gov't not interfering in police investigation
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said police are given a free hand to conduct the investigation.
Mon Mar 25 2024
'Allah' socks issue: King expresses anger, wants sternest action taken
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim said the word Allah should not be subject to matters that could provoke anger, especially during Ramadan month.
Tue Mar 19 2024
'Allah' socks issue: Johor Regent urges authorities to take firm action
His Royal Highness said he considers this issue to be serious and hopes that it will not jeopardise national harmony.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Stern action needed over sale of socks bearing the word 'Allah' by KK Mart
IKIM urge the Malaysian community to understand the sensitivities that are allowed or prohibited in any religion.
Tue Mar 19 2024
‘Allah’ socks: Give authorities trust to conduct investigation - Mohd Na'im
Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said although the ministry received an apology letter from KK Mart, JAKIM will assist in the investigation.
Mon Mar 18 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681984153_AlirantrafikLebuh.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will")
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024