Jawi withdraws appeal against Nik Raina's discharge
A three-member panel of the Syariah Appeal Court, chaired by Datuk Seri Dr Md Yusup Che Teh, unanimously allowed the application by Jawi, represented by Syariah chief prosecutor Mohammad Adib Husain.
Tue Jun 23 2015
Nik Raina grateful after Jawi withdraws charge
Nik Raina Nik Abdul Aziz can finally move on with her life after the religious authority decided to withdraw their case against her.
Wed May 13 2015
Uphold Islam in the right way, Nik Raina tells JAWI
There is no wrong in upholding Islam, but make sure it is done in the right way.This was the advice to Jabatan Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (JAWI) from Borders bookstore manager, Nik Raina.
Wed Mar 18 2015
"I was victimised by authorities," says Borders manager
'Throughout this time I have felt very much victimised by the authorities,' said Borders Books store manager Nik Raina Nik Abdul Aziz.
Fri Feb 27 2015
Court dismisses JAWI's appeal over book raid
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal from Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) in the seizure of Irshad Manji's controversial book at a Borders bookstore.
Tue Dec 30 2014
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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