Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity
This punishment involves caning, but what makes it unusual this time is the judge's decision for it to be conducted publicly.
Thu Nov 21 2024
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
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 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
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