![14 individuals suspected to be followers of Millah Ibrahim teaching charged in Syariah Court 14 individuals suspected to be followers of Millah Ibrahim teaching charged in Syariah Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722936582_pengikutajaransesa.jpg)
14 individuals suspected to be followers of Millah Ibrahim teaching charged in Syariah Court
The individuals were charged with possession of religious publications contrary to teachings of Islam and disobeying religious authorities.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Conference of Rulers wants Bill 355 to be carefully drafted - PM Conference of Rulers wants Bill 355 to be carefully drafted - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721032191_anwaribrahim.jpg)
Conference of Rulers wants Bill 355 to be carefully drafted - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, then it can be used as a guide, harmonising the position and strength of syariah court and civil court.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Govt to expedite Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act - PM Govt to expedite Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721017508_anwaribrahim.jpg)
Govt to expedite Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said there is a need to balance between the Syariah Judicial Service Scheme and the Civil Judicial Service Scheme.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Conversion case: Shariah courts not inferior to civil ones, says apex court judge Conversion case: Shariah courts not inferior to civil ones, says apex court judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655306226_TBMahkamahSyariah.jpg)
Conversion case: Shariah courts not inferior to civil ones, says apex court judge
The judge said Syariah Court has the jurisdiction to determine the woman's case as it is clearly an apostasy or renunciation case.
Wed May 15 2024
![Orang Asli mother loses appeal to set aside order to hand over child to ex-husband Orang Asli mother loses appeal to set aside order to hand over child to ex-husband](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690377692_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Orang Asli mother loses appeal to set aside order to hand over child to ex-husband
The Court said evidence showed that the father had de facto custody of the child for four years until she was taken away by the mother.
Thu Jan 18 2024
![533 underaged married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019 533 underaged married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/71548906316_Kahwin.jpg)
533 underaged married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019
Mohd Asri Mat Daud said the state govt retained the age of marriage without amendment at 18 for boys and 16 for girls.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![Govt to set up special committee to empower Shariah court - PM Govt to set up special committee to empower Shariah court - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41700545060_TBAnwarIbrahimj.jpg)
Govt to set up special committee to empower Shariah court - PM
Conference of Rulers gave consent to study ways to enhance powers of Syariah Court over Muslims and ensuring it does not affect non-Muslims.
Tue Nov 21 2023
![Court rejects woman's appeal in bid to renounce Islam Court rejects woman's appeal in bid to renounce Islam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Court rejects woman's appeal in bid to renounce Islam
The Court of Appeal ruled that only the Syariah Court has the exclusive jurisdiction to determine issues of renunciation.
Mon Aug 28 2023
![Emilia, SM Faisal to negotiate out of court settlement Emilia, SM Faisal to negotiate out of court settlement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678790022_FaisalSMNasimuddin.jpg)
Emilia, SM Faisal to negotiate out of court settlement
Emilia's lawyer said both parties intended to seriously settle out of court and requested the court to vacate today's proceeding.
Fri Mar 24 2023
![AGC files appeal over Maria Chin's leave to challenge Syariah Court's committal proceedings AGC files appeal over Maria Chin's leave to challenge Syariah Court's committal proceedings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661151787_TBmariachin.jpg)
AGC files appeal over Maria Chin's leave to challenge Syariah Court's committal proceedings
The AGC has filed an appeal against the High Court's decision in allowing Maria Chin Abdullah to challenge the Syariah High Court's decision over the committal proceedings against her.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![SM Faisal's ex-wife fails to challenge committal proceedings at Syariah Court SM Faisal's ex-wife fails to challenge committal proceedings at Syariah Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662376055_Emilia.jpg)
SM Faisal's ex-wife fails to challenge committal proceedings at Syariah Court
Emilia Hanafi failed to obtain permission from the court to challenge the jurisdiction of the Kuala Lumpur Syariah Court, which initiated committal proceedings against her.
Mon Sep 05 2022
![Maria Chin gets leave to challenge committal proceedings in Syariah Court Maria Chin gets leave to challenge committal proceedings in Syariah Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650870908_TBmariachin.jpg)
Maria Chin gets leave to challenge committal proceedings in Syariah Court
The judge granted Maria's request for a stay order of the committal proceedings pending disposal of the judicial review application.
Mon Aug 22 2022
![Matters on renunciation of Islam under Syariah Court's jurisdiction, not civil court - Judge Matters on renunciation of Islam under Syariah Court's jurisdiction, not civil court - Judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655214278_saman.jpg)
Matters on renunciation of Islam under Syariah Court's jurisdiction, not civil court - Judge
The High Court here has ruled that the civil court has no jurisdiction over matters involving persons seeking to renounce Islam as they come under the Syariah court.
Tue Jul 12 2022
![Businessman's ex-wife files judicial review challenging Syariah Court's decision Businessman's ex-wife files judicial review challenging Syariah Court's decision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655306226_TBMahkamahSyariah.jpg)
Businessman's ex-wife files judicial review challenging Syariah Court's decision
The former wife of a businessman has filed a judicial review application to challenge the Kuala Lumpur Syariah Court's jurisdiction which sentenced her to seven days in jail for contempt of court.
Wed Jun 15 2022
![Maria Chin gets seven days' jail for contempt of court Maria Chin gets seven days' jail for contempt of court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650870908_TBmariachin.jpg)
Maria Chin gets seven days' jail for contempt of court
Syarie Judge Mohamed Fouzi said Maria Chin's article has insulted and given a wrong impression of the Syariah Court institution to the public.
Mon Apr 25 2022
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025