![Man arrested for allegedly insulting Islam Man arrested for allegedly insulting Islam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658043033_SiBuruk.jpg)
Man arrested for allegedly insulting Islam
The police have arrested a 39-year-old man for allegedly insulting Islam on social media.
Sun Jul 17 2022
![Duo involved in insulting Islam at comedy club to be charged tomorrow Duo involved in insulting Islam at comedy club to be charged tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657538499_TBCOMEDYHINAISLAM.jpg)
Duo involved in insulting Islam at comedy club to be charged tomorrow
Noorsiah said the investigation paper on the case has been referred to the Attorney-General's Chambers today.
Tue Jul 12 2022
![Cops nab boyfriend of woman insulting Islam at comedy club Cops nab boyfriend of woman insulting Islam at comedy club](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657538499_TBCOMEDYHINAISLAM.jpg)
Cops nab boyfriend of woman insulting Islam at comedy club
Police have detained the boyfriend of a woman who allegedly insulted Islam while performing at a comedy club in Taman Tun Dr Ismail.
Mon Jul 11 2022
![Police probe viral video of woman insulting Islam at comedy club Police probe viral video of woman insulting Islam at comedy club](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657380474_TBCOMEDYHINAISLAM.jpg)
Police probe viral video of woman insulting Islam at comedy club
The police are investigating a viral video showing a woman making a mockery of Islam while performing at a comedy club.
Sat Jul 09 2022
![JAWI investigating viral video clip of woman insulting Islam in club JAWI investigating viral video clip of woman insulting Islam in club](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657361160_TBCOMEDYHINAISLAM.jpg)
JAWI investigating viral video clip of woman insulting Islam in club
JAWI has conducted a preliminary investigation into a recent viral video, believed to be an act of insult to Islam, committed at a club around Taman Tun Dr Ismail.
Sat Jul 09 2022
![Stop insulting Islam, minister reminds provocateurs Stop insulting Islam, minister reminds provocateurs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41656316706_MenteridiJabatanP.jpg)
Stop insulting Islam, minister reminds provocateurs
Idris Ahmad reminds certain quarters to stop insulting Islam as such issues are very sensitive.
Fri Jul 01 2022
!['Raja Bomoh', 'Puteri Zaleha' released on bail 'Raja Bomoh', 'Puteri Zaleha' released on bail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641553529_RajaBomoh.jpg)
'Raja Bomoh', 'Puteri Zaleha' released on bail
Ibrahim Mat Zin, or 'Raja Bomoh'who was arrested for defaming and insulting Islam, was brought before the Syariah Subordinate Court here today.
Fri Jan 07 2022
![Supervisor fined RM6,000 for insulting Islam Supervisor fined RM6,000 for insulting Islam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71593003151_courtgavelmahkam.jpg)
Supervisor fined RM6,000 for insulting Islam
Koh Teen Ern, 37, as the person being summonsed, pleaded guilty after the charge was read out by the court interpreter before Judge M.M. Edwin Paramjothy.
Mon Jun 29 2020
![Kassim Ahmad freed on charges of insulting Islam, defying religious authorities Kassim Ahmad freed on charges of insulting Islam, defying religious authorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/51502101959_AktivissosialDrKa.jpg)
Kassim Ahmad freed on charges of insulting Islam, defying religious authorities
The Syariah High Court here today acquitted and discharged former social and political activist Dr Kassim Ahmad on charges of insulting Islam and defying the Islamic religious authorities.
Mon Aug 07 2017
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Jakarta's former governor to drop appeal against jail term
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama will withdraw an appeal against his jailing for insulting Islam in Muslim-majority Indonesia, to allow prosecutors to appeal the sentence and calm protests.
Tue May 23 2017
![Jakarta's Christian governor, Muslim rival in tight election race - poll Jakarta's Christian governor, Muslim rival in tight election race - poll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41492008133_AhokAniesBaswedan.jpg)
Jakarta's Christian governor, Muslim rival in tight election race - poll
The election campaign has been marred by religious and ethnic tension over the blasphemy trial of the incumbent Purnama, who is accused of insulting Islam.
Wed Apr 12 2017
![Federal Court rejects govt, religious authorities' appeal against Dr Kassim Ahmad Federal Court rejects govt, religious authorities' appeal against Dr Kassim Ahmad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/61450707972_KassimAhmad.jpg)
Federal Court rejects govt, religious authorities' appeal against Dr Kassim Ahmad
The government and the Islamic religious authorities were unable to proceed with its appeal against the Court of Appeal's Dec 21, 2015 verdict that Kassim's arrest and prosecution were invalid.
Tue Mar 07 2017
![Jakarta governor Ahok questioned after violent hardline demo Jakarta governor Ahok questioned after violent hardline demo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81478410404_BasukiTjahajaPurna.jpg)
Jakarta governor Ahok questioned after violent hardline demo
Indonesian police Monday questioned Jakarta's Christian governor for allegedly insulting Islam, after the accusations sparked a violent mass protest by hardliners.
Mon Nov 07 2016
![Rally turns violent in Jakarta as Muslim hardliners attack police Rally turns violent in Jakarta as Muslim hardliners attack police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81478266499_protesters.jpg)
Rally turns violent in Jakarta as Muslim hardliners attack police
The ugly scenes -- just metres from the presidential palace -- marred an otherwise peaceful rally against governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, a Christian accused of insulting Islam.
Fri Nov 04 2016
![Namewee released on police bail Namewee released on police bail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/61472116107_Namewee.jpg)
Namewee released on police bail
Controversial rapper, Namewee who was detained for allegedly insulting Islam in his latest video, 'Oh My God! is freed today on police bail after his four-day remand ended today.
Thu Aug 25 2016
![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
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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
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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