Is Malaysia's premarital HIV testing doing the right thing?
Premarital HIV screening for Muslim couples is justified on religious grounds. But at what cost?
Fri Dec 01 2023
Muslim individual cannot be made party in legal marital dispute involving non-Muslim couple - Federal Court
The Federal Court, in a 2-1 majority decision, ruled that a Muslim individual cannot be cited as party in legal marital dispute involving non-Muslim married couple in the civil court.
Wed Dec 01 2021
More than 5,000 divorce cases reported in Sarawak during MCO - Siti Zailah
The number of Muslim divorces recorded during the MCO period was 3,582 cases while 2,076 cases involved non-Muslim couples.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Tying the knot: New normal for non-Muslim couple
Despite the easement, wedding receptions which involve big crowds in public halls and hotels are still prohibited throughout the RMCO.
Mon Jun 22 2020
JAIS launches 'Jom Daftar Nikah' programme
The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) will launch a special programme, 'Jom Daftar Nikah', which is open to all Muslim couples who married before Jan 1, 2017, but have yet to register their
Wed Jul 26 2017
Muslim girls must attend mixed swim class - European Rights Court
The ruling by the court was a first on the specific issue of religious beliefs versus school rules where sport is part of obligatory activities.
Tue Jan 10 2017
Compulsory post marriage course for Muslim couples
The course, in four phases, targeted couples who had been married for one to five years, six to 10 years, and 11 to 20 years and above.
Wed Jun 25 2014
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025