Conversion: 137 Orang Asli to have their day in court
The case will return to the High Court for rehearing of the striking-out bids by five defendants, including the Federal Government.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Conversion case: Shariah courts not inferior to civil ones, says apex court judge
The judge said Syariah Court has the jurisdiction to determine the woman's case as it is clearly an apostasy or renunciation case.
Wed May 15 2024
Apex court dismisses woman's appeal to overturn Muslim status
In the majority decision, the judge said the woman's case did not fall under the category that she was never a Muslim.
Fri May 03 2024
Woman's conversion to Islam at age four a nullity from the start, Federal Court heard
Since the state prohibited children from being converted to Islam, the woman's conversion was a nullity and she was never a Muslim.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Court allows mother’s appeal, rules children's unilateral conversion unlawful
The judge also allowed Loh Siew Hong judicial relief that, among others, declares that her three children are Hindus.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Pope wraps up Mongolia trip, says Church not bent on conversion
The historic trip took on international connotations because of Pope Francis' overtures to its neighbour China over freedom of religion.
Mon Sep 04 2023
Ex-husband in conversion case fined for contempt of court
Muhammad Nagahswaran was fined RM20,000 for abducting and registering his three children as Muslim converts without his ex-wife's consent.
Wed Apr 05 2023
May 11 decision on single mom Loh's bid to quash children's unilateral conversion
Loh's lawyer submitted that there was no dispute by the respondents that the children were indeed converted without the woman's consent.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Court allows MAIS, Selangor govt's appeals to reinstate woman's conversion to Islam
MAIS and the Selangor state government have succeeded in their appeals to reinstate a 37-year-old woman's conversion to Islam.
Fri Jan 13 2023
Nov 28 for verdict in MAIS, Selangor govt's appeals to reinstate woman's conversion to Islam
Mohamed Haniff representing MAIS argued that the High Court erred in allowing the woman's declaratory application.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Muslim-convert mother fails to get leave to appeal to reinstate kids' conversion to Islam
In civil cases, litigants must first obtain leave from the Federal Court before they can proceed with their appeals.
Tue Apr 12 2022
Idris to hold roundtable on unilateral conversion issue on Wednesday
Idris said the discussion would be participated by legal experts, lecturers and muftis.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Appeals Court postpones MAIS' appeal in unilateral conversion of three children to Islam
The Court of Appeal today postponed hearing of an appeal by MAIS and the Selangor Chief Registrar of Muslim Converts against a High Court's decision.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Tabung Haji extends deadline for account status conversion to May 2022
Tabung Haji (TH) has extended the deadline for depositors aged 18 and above who still hold a Child Account to change its status to Adult Account from Dec 1 this year to May 1, 2022.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Conversion of children to Islam: Court dismisses appeals by Muslim-convert mother, Registrar of Muallaf
The Court of Appeal says it is bound by the decision by the Federal Court in the case of kindergarten teacher M Indira Gandhi.
Wed Oct 27 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024