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
Caught committing 'khalwat' during Ramadan
As most Muslims welcome the month of Ramadan with terawih prayers at night, something else occurred in Alor Setar.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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