Federal Court allows Negeri Sembilan to challenge cross-dressing ruling
The Federal Court allowed an application by the Negri Sembilan government and four other applicants to challenge the Court of Appeal's ruling against a state Shariah law against cross-dressing.
Tue Jan 27 2015
On equal treatment for transgenders
Hafidz Baharom salutes the judgment passed of the constitutional challenge regarding Sharia law regarding transgenders -(Section 66) of the Negri Sembilan Sharia Criminal Enactment of 1992.
Thu Jan 22 2015
We just want to be treated equally - transgender activist, Nisha
What the transgender community is asking for is simply to be given the same rights as any other citizens of Malaysia, said Justice For Sisters advocacy manager Nisha Ayub.
Sat Nov 08 2014
Transgender ruling: Do not challenge Allah's teachings - Perak Mufti
Perak Mufti Tan Sri Dr Harussani Zakaria described the landmark Court of Appeal ruling that transgenders will now no longer be punished for cross-dressing as going against the teachings of Allah.
Fri Nov 07 2014
Transgenders may dress as women, says Court of Appeal
Transgenders have now no longer be punished for cross-dressing following a landmark Court of Appeal ruling Friday.
Fri Nov 07 2014
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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