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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024