
Let the matter rest for awhile, PM says on Zakir Naik's extradition issue
Malaysia may consider India's extradition request for Dr Zakir Naik if more evidence is provided, says PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Aug 22 2024

Ramasamy pays RM1.52 million to Zakir - Lawyer
Ex-Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy managed to pay a total of RM1.52 million to independent preacher Zakir Naik for defaming him.
Fri Dec 01 2023

Defamation suit: Court tells Santiago to apologise to Zakir Naik
Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir directed Charles Santiago to do so after finding that he was liable for defaming Zakir Naik.
Mon May 22 2023

Dr Zakir Naik's suit against Kulasegaran resolved amicably
The defamation suit filed by independent preacher Dr Zakir Naik against Ipoh Barat Member of Parliament M. Kulasegaran has been settled without the need for trial at the High Court.
Mon Jul 04 2022

Dr Zakir Naik's lawsuits against Kulasegaran fixed for trial in March 2022
The trial of a defamation suit brought by Zakir against Kulasegaran will begin in March next year.
Fri Aug 13 2021

Appeals Court struck out Dr Zakir's appeal over transfer of defamation suit to Penang High Court
The court also struck out Raveentharan's cross-appeal against the High Court's decision relating to the validity of Dr Zakir's affidavit.
Fri Aug 13 2021

Dr Zakir Naik's appeal against High Court's decision to be heard on Aug 13
Zakir filed a suit against Raveentharan, claiming that the former assemblyman had uploaded five defamatory statements on Facebook.
Fri Jun 18 2021

Planned terror attack in India: PDRM has received no report - IGP
PDRM has so far, not received any official report on controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik allegedly planning a terror attack in India.
Sun Dec 13 2020

Court allows Ramasamy's application to amend defence statement in suit by Zakir Naik
Zakir filed the suit in October last year claiming that Ramasamy had issued defamatory statements against him and linking him to the LTTE.
Fri Sep 18 2020
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Defence statement against Zakir Naik allowed amendment, NKorean man challenges US extradition bid
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Fri Sep 18 2020

Hindraf's suit on Dr Zakir Naik for hearing on Sept 7
The High Court here today set Sept 7 to hear an originating summons filed by the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) chairman P. Waytha Moorthy and 18 others on international preacher Dr Zakir Naik.
Thu Jul 20 2017

No permit for rally at the Hindu temple in Butterworth this Sunday - police
North Seberang Prai district police chief ACP Azmi Adam said gathering without a permit was illegal and those involved could be penalised as it violated the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.
Thu May 18 2017

Police report lodged over plan to protest against Perlis Mufti and Dr Zakir Naik
Three NGOs have urged the police to take action against Hindraf who is allegedly trying to incite the Indians to hold a mass protest at a Hindu temple in Butterworth on May 21.
Tue May 16 2017

Man held for criminal intimidation of Perlis Mufti
The police have arrested a man for criminal intimidation of Perlis Mufti Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin on a Facebook page, said Kangar Police chief Supt Wari Kiew.
Mon May 08 2017

Govt should not entertain calls to deport Zakir Naik - Perlis Mufti
He said the calls which also described Dr Zakir as a terrorist was not justified and in fact, had deliberately created confusion and tarnished the image of famous preacher.
Fri Apr 21 2017

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025