Cross-dressing man gets jail, fine for sending, possessing explicit and obscene videos
Judges Azrul Darus and Magistrate Mohamad Firdaus Sadina Ali handed down the sentences after Muhammad Nor Aliff Basir pleaded guilty to all the charges.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Japan's Kinki University ditches saucy name
For students fluent in English, however, images of bondage and cross-dressing had posed a constant source of embarrassment.
Fri Apr 01 2016
Four men, including two Indonesians fined for cross-dressing
The Syariah Lower Court here today fined four men, including two Indonesians RM990 each, in default three months jail, for cross-dressing in public.
Wed Oct 21 2015
Transgender case: Federal Court overturns Court of Appeal's decision
The Federal Court today overturned the Court of Appeal's decision in November that the Shariah law on anti cross-dressing was unconstitutional and void.
Thu Oct 08 2015
Transgender case: Federal Court to decide on Oct 8 on preliminary objection in appeal
Before this, three transgenders had sought to have the law which criminalises Muslim men for cross-dressing, declared as invalid unconstitutional.
Fri Oct 02 2015
Man & His Woman
Cross-dressing takes on a new meaning and expands its fashion horizons as Gucci leads the way.
Tue Sep 01 2015
'Transgenders filed wrong legal action to challenge State Syariah Enactment'
Three transgenders used the wrong legal channel to challenge the Negeri Sembilan state Syariah enactment that criminalises cross-dressing by Muslim men, the Federal Court was today told.
Thu Aug 13 2015
NS govt satisfied with court's green light to appeal over cross-dressing ruling
The NS is satisfied with the Federal Court's decision to give the state government the green light to appeal.
Wed Jan 28 2015
Federal Court allows Negeri Sembilan to challenge cross-dressing ruling
The Federal Court allowed an application by the Negri Sembilan government and four other applicants to challenge the Court of Appeal's ruling against a state Shariah law against cross-dressing.
Tue Jan 27 2015
Appeal application over cross-dressing ruling tomorrow
Will the Negeri Sembilan government and four others be given the green light to appeal against the Court of Appeal's landmark ruling over cross-dressing for Muslim transgenders?
Mon Jan 26 2015
NS to appeal against cross-dressing case
The Negeri Sembilan government will file an appeal against the Court of Appeal's decision on cross-dressing, by Friday.
Thu Dec 04 2014
PGSM forms 'Lawyers' For Islam' group on issue of cross-dressing
The Malaysian Syarie Lawyers Association has formed the Lawyers For Islam group to assist the party concerned to file an appeal at the Federal Court regarding the case of men donning women's dresses.
Fri Nov 14 2014
Cross-dressing: COA's decision has wide implications, says Tun Abdul Hamid
COA's decision on cross-dressing has wide implications and could even pave the way for same sex marriage, said former Chief Justice Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad.
Thu Nov 13 2014
Negeri Sembilan govt to appeal to Federal Court on cross-dressing
The Negeri Sembilan government will soon file an appeal to the Federal Court on the decision declaring that barring cross-dressing by Muslim men contravened the Federal Constitution.
Mon Nov 10 2014
Cross-dressing by Muslim men: Muhyiddin feels COA's decision needs to be reviewed
The Deputy Prime Minister said, although he was not an expert in the matter, he felt the decision should be reviewed because of its huge implications to society.
Sun Nov 09 2014
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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