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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024