Apex court nine-man bench hears legal challenge seeking to declare 20 Syariah criminal offences unconstitutional
The lawyer and her daughter want the court to declare 20 Syariah criminal offences as unconstitutional.
Thu Aug 17 2023
T'ganu passes Syariah Criminal Offences Amendment Enactment
The amendment includes Section 3A involving witchcraft and sorcery activities.
Thu Dec 01 2022
JAKIM's Syarak and Civil Law Technical Committee to improve syariah criminal laws
JAKIM will hold discussions with relevant parties in its efforts to improve syariah laws, especially those related to syariah criminal offences in the country.
Sat Feb 27 2021
Close proximity: Eight suspects nabbed in Labour Day eve operation
Two Indonesians were among eight people detained by the Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) in an anti-vice operation held on the eve of Labour Day in the Tampoi district.
Mon May 01 2017
Muslim men in Terengganu to face two-years jail for missing Friday prayers
Muslim men who do not perform Friday prayers in Terengganu will face a maximum fine of RM3,000 or two years' jail.
Fri Nov 25 2016
From June 1, fine or jail for Friday prayer truants in Kedah
From June 1, Muslims who fail to perform Friday prayers three times in a row can be fined not exceeding RM1,000 or jailed for up to six months, or both.
Mon May 11 2015
Johor Fatwa Committee to decide on action against errant resort operator
Johor Mufti Datuk Mohd Tahrir Samsudin said a decision would be made after detailed investigation was carried out under Section 7 (a) of the Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1997.
Mon Aug 12 2013
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024