Social activist Kassim Ahmad dies
Kassim passed away at 10 am at the Kulim Hospital, according to his son Ahmad Shauqi.
Tue Oct 10 2017
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
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
Appeals Court rules prosecution on Kassim Ahmad null and void
The Court of Appeal here today ruled that former social and political activist Dr Kassim Ahmad's arrest and prosecution for allegedly insulting Islam and defying Muslim authorities were null and void.
Mon Dec 21 2015
Decision on Kassim Ahmad's application to challenge Jawi's action is set for Dec 19
The High Court here set Dec 19 for a decision on an application by former social and political activist Dr Kassim Ahmad to obtain a judicial review to quash a decision by FT Syarie Prosecution.
Tue Nov 18 2014
Kassim Ahmad fails to stay Syariah proceeding, Oct 20 set for trial
Social activist, Dr Kassim Ahmad who was charged for insulting Islam, failed on Thursday to prevent the Federal Territories Syarie chief prosecutor from pursuing his case in the Syariah High Court he
Thu Jul 17 2014
Civil Court dismisses Kassim Ahmad's application for judicial review
Civil Court throws out Kassim Ahmad's bid to challenge decision charging him for insulting Islam.
Mon Jul 14 2014
Kassim Ahmad's trial set for May 6, 7
The Syariah High Court has set May 6 and 7 for the trial of Dr Kassim Ahmad who was charged with insulting Islam and defying religious authorities.
Mon Apr 07 2014
Former political activist Kassim Ahmad charged with insulting Islam
Former political and social activist Dr Kassim Ahmad pleaded not guilty in the Syariah High Court here Thursday to insulting Islam and not complying with religious authorities.
Thu Mar 27 2014
Kedah PAS wants action taken against Kassim Ahmad's seminar
Kedah PAS Ulama Council lodged a police report and urged the authorities to investigate the controversial seminar by Kassim Ahmad.
Thu Feb 20 2014
Jawi opens investigation paper on Kassim Ahmad's controversial lecture
Jawi enforcement division has opened an investigation paper on a lecture given by controversial scholar Kassim Ahmad at a seminar in Putrajaya last weekend.
Wed Feb 19 2014
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