![Respect decision of Federal Court, position of Federal Constitution - Selangor Sultan Respect decision of Federal Court, position of Federal Constitution - Selangor Sultan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41693206252_SultanSelangor.jpg)
Respect decision of Federal Court, position of Federal Constitution - Selangor Sultan
This is to ensure power of State Legislative Assembly to enact Syariah criminal laws is enshrined in Federal Constitution without ambiguity.
Thu Feb 15 2024
![Death threats: Nik Elin Zurina lodges three police reports Death threats: Nik Elin Zurina lodges three police reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707700223_tbNikElinZurina.jpg)
Death threats: Nik Elin Zurina lodges three police reports
Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid disclosed that she received many threats including by those who wanted to 'slaughter' her.
Mon Feb 12 2024
![Unity Govt has nothing to do with Federal Court ruling on Kelantan Shariah code - PM Unity Govt has nothing to do with Federal Court ruling on Kelantan Shariah code - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707464055_TBPMjpg.jpg)
Unity Govt has nothing to do with Federal Court ruling on Kelantan Shariah code - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision was made by the Federal Court by the power vested in them under the Federal Constitution.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Federal Court rules 16 provisions in Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code Enactment null and void Federal Court rules 16 provisions in Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code Enactment null and void](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707450095_TBMalaysiastopc.jpg)
Federal Court rules 16 provisions in Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code Enactment null and void
The landmark decision was delivered by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat who led a panel of nine judges.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial? Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51672903757_INDONESIA.jpg)
Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?
Indonesia's new criminal code ushers in a raft of new laws, including banning sex outside of marriage and insulting the president.
Thu Jan 05 2023
![Bali governor says new Indonesia laws pose no risk to tourists Bali governor says new Indonesia laws pose no risk to tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670826976_BALI.jpg)
Bali governor says new Indonesia laws pose no risk to tourists
The new laws, which come into affect in three years, could only be prosecuted if there was complaint by a parent, spouse or child.
Mon Dec 12 2022
![Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670570230_JAKARTA.jpg)
Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN
The criminal code includes laws that make it an offence to insult the president, the national flag and state institutions.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![Indonesian suicide bomber leaves note criticising new criminal code Indonesian suicide bomber leaves note criticising new criminal code](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670404445_Bandung.jpg)
Indonesian suicide bomber leaves note criticising new criminal code
Authorities had found a blue motorbike at the scene with a note carrying a message decrying the new criminal code as "an infidel product".
Wed Dec 07 2022
![EXPLAINER - Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial? EXPLAINER - Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670315178_INDONESIA.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?
Among the most contentious articles are those that criminalise sex outside marriage with a punishment of up to one year in jail.
Tue Dec 06 2022
![Indonesia parliament ratifies criminal code that bans sex outside marriage Indonesia parliament ratifies criminal code that bans sex outside marriage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670309657_INDONESIA.jpg)
Indonesia parliament ratifies criminal code that bans sex outside marriage
The new code, which will apply to Indonesians and foreigners alike, will also prohibit cohabitation between unmarried couples.
Tue Dec 06 2022
![Indonesia set to pass new criminal code that will ban sex outside marriage Indonesia set to pass new criminal code that will ban sex outside marriage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670225401_indonesia.jpg)
Indonesia set to pass new criminal code that will ban sex outside marriage
Among the most controversial revisions to the code are articles that would penalise sex outside of marriage with up to one year in jail, outlaw cohabitation between unmarried couples.
Mon Dec 05 2022
![Two Indonesians face 100 strokes of cane if found guilty of gay sex Two Indonesians face 100 strokes of cane if found guilty of gay sex](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51464261125_HukumHudud.jpg)
Two Indonesians face 100 strokes of cane if found guilty of gay sex
Aceh is the only province in Muslim-majority Indonesia that criminalises same-sex relations and that uses sharia as its legal code in addition to the national criminal code.
Mon Apr 10 2017
![MCA against any bill that will grant powers to impose Hudud in Malaysia - Liow MCA against any bill that will grant powers to impose Hudud in Malaysia - Liow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81462544585_950x600.jpg)
MCA against any bill that will grant powers to impose Hudud in Malaysia - Liow
MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai reiterated the partys objection to PASs proposed amendments to hudud laws through a Private Member's Bill.
Fri May 27 2016
![Kelantan government ready to face any lawsuit against hudud Kelantan government ready to face any lawsuit against hudud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/61384602521_295x200.jpg)
Kelantan government ready to face any lawsuit against hudud
Kelantan government is ready to face lawsuits from any party in its effort to implement the Syariah Criminal Code II 1993 (Amendment 2015).
Tue Mar 24 2015
![Hudud: Offenders could be punished twice for their crimes - Malaysian Bar Hudud: Offenders could be punished twice for their crimes - Malaysian Bar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/71426344811_295x200.jpg)
Hudud: Offenders could be punished twice for their crimes - Malaysian Bar
Malaysian Bar president Steven Thiru today described the newly-passed Syariah Criminal Code (II) (1993) 2015 Enactment as 'unconstitutional, discriminatory and divisive'.
Sat Mar 21 2015
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025