Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity
This punishment involves caning, but what makes it unusual this time is the judge's decision for it to be conducted publicly.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Singer Aliff Aziz, actress Ruhainies charged with committing khalwat
Aliff Aziz and Ruhainies have pleaded not guilty to charges of committing "khalwat" (close proximity).
Wed Jul 03 2024
Single mother is first woman khalwat offender to be whipped in Terengganu
The woman was charged with being with a 40-year-old man who was not her husband in a house in Kemaman.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Construction worker first khalwat convict sentenced to whipping
Mohd Affendi Awang pleaded guilty to being with a woman who is not his wife or "mahram" in a building that was undergoing renovation.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Ex-judge, policeman claim trial to khalwat bribery case
The duo were charged today with soliciting and accepting bribes of RM4,000 to release a man from a khalwat case.
Thu May 25 2023
Woman screams in pain during caning in Indonesia's Aceh
The Muslim woman gets caned 23 strokes after being caught in close proximity with her boyfriend.
Mon Oct 17 2016
University couples usher in the New Year with 'khalwat'
Three couples, who are students of public universities in Malacca, were arrested yesterday in a Khalwat operation by the Malacca Islamic Religious Department (JAIM).
Fri Jan 01 2016
Law on khalwat to prevent illicit sex - Mais
The law on "khalwat" in Selangor is aimed at preventing illicit sex and investigation on this is made based on complaints from the public.
Fri Dec 18 2015
Kelantan UMNO veterans want police to probe G25
The Kelantan UMNO Veterans today lodged a police report against the retired civil servants group G25 for suggesting the government to abolish the Islamic development Department and the law on khalwat.
Tue Dec 15 2015
G25 has contravened Allah's law, abolish them! - Kedah Mufti
Datuk Syeikh Muhamad Baderudin Ahmad says G25 members should repent and return to the right path of Islam based on Al-Quran and Sunnah.
Wed Dec 09 2015
Police arrest two men for posing as JAIS officers and robbing couple
Police arrested two men for posing as Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) officers and robbing a couple in Section 18, Sunday.
Mon Nov 30 2015
11 couples detained for "khalwat" in 'Ops Mawar Merah'
JAIJ detained 11 couples, allegedly for committing "khalwat" (close proximity) in a Valentine's Day operation, 'Ops Mawar Merah'.
Sun Feb 15 2015
Eight couples detained in Valentine's Day ops in Malacca
Two government employees were among eight couples detained in a Valentine's Day operation by at four hotels in Melaka Tengah.
Sat Feb 14 2015
JAIS ordered to explain wrongful khalwat arrest
Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim had ordered the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) to explain the arrest of four individuals for allegedly committing khalwat.
Sun Jul 06 2014
JAIS in hot soup again!
The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) is once again in hot soup for allegedly wrongfully arresting four individuals for khalwat.
Fri Jul 04 2014
How ASEAN's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies
ASEAN is stepping up to create a more secure regional cyberspace.
Sun Nov 24 2024
How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein
Putting meat on people's plates is a significant contributor to global warming.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina
She said the state government must have valid reasons for the proposal but declined to elaborate further.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.
Sun Nov 24 2024
23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon
Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024