Singer Aliff Aziz, actress Ruhainies charged with committing khalwat
Aliff Aziz and Ruhainies have pleaded not guilty to charges of committing "khalwat" (close proximity).
Wed Jul 03 2024
How to help prevent your Bluetooth devices being hacked
Bluetooth is particularly vulnerable, as ill-intentioned individuals can sometimes hack into devices that are in close proximity.
Sun May 29 2022
Singapore to stay in touch with Malaysia as it goes under lockdown
Special considerations have been put in place for Malaysia because of the close proximity and high interdependency between both countries, he said.
Tue Mar 17 2020
Close proximity: Eight suspects nabbed in Labour Day eve operation
Two Indonesians were among eight people detained by the Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) in an anti-vice operation held on the eve of Labour Day in the Tampoi district.
Mon May 01 2017
Woman screams in pain during caning in Indonesia's Aceh
The Muslim woman gets caned 23 strokes after being caught in close proximity with her boyfriend.
Mon Oct 17 2016
Law on khalwat to prevent illicit sex - Mais
The law on "khalwat" in Selangor is aimed at preventing illicit sex and investigation on this is made based on complaints from the public.
Fri Dec 18 2015
Police arrest two men for posing as JAIS officers and robbing couple
Police arrested two men for posing as Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) officers and robbing a couple in Section 18, Sunday.
Mon Nov 30 2015
Girl, 15, and boyfriend detained in Jaim operation
The Form Three student and her 22-year-old partner were detained in a room of a budget hotel in Malacca at 2.50am today.
Sun May 24 2015
11 couples detained for "khalwat" in 'Ops Mawar Merah'
JAIJ detained 11 couples, allegedly for committing "khalwat" (close proximity) in a Valentine's Day operation, 'Ops Mawar Merah'.
Sun Feb 15 2015
Eight couples detained in Valentine's Day ops in Malacca
Two government employees were among eight couples detained in a Valentine's Day operation by at four hotels in Melaka Tengah.
Sat Feb 14 2015
Penang Syariah High Court Judge acquitted of close proximity charge
Penang Syariah High Court Judge Adam Tumiran and partner Nurul Izani Mat Isa were found to be husband and wife.
Fri Nov 21 2014
Fire destroys 100 squatter houses, 50 shophouses in Sabah's Kunak
The close proximity of the houses and a strong wind prevented the firemen from extinguishing the fire fast.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Caught committing 'khalwat' during Ramadan
As most Muslims welcome the month of Ramadan with terawih prayers at night, something else occurred in Alor Setar.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Man impersonates cop to avoid arrest for khalwat
The 23-year-old impostor had introduced himself as a policeman and produced a fake police authority card after being caught in close proximity with a woman.
Thu May 15 2014
Ampang Parliamentary candidate Dr Rozaidah ready to face 'issue'
"Don't call it a scandal", said former Ampang MP Datuk Dr Rozaidah Talib when asked about her rumoured past controversy involving a close proximity case in 2007.
Sat Apr 20 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024