Allah case: Federal Court rejects Catholic Church application to re-evaluate decision
The Catholic Church is not allowed to plea against the decision made by the Home Affairs Ministry in banning the use of the word "Allah".
Wed Jan 21 2015
Chronology of Roman Catholic Church's case of over 'Allah' issue
The Federal Court in Putrajaya is scheduled to hear the review application over the use of the word 'Allah' in the Catholic church's Bahasa Malaysia section of The Herald weekly, today.
Wed Jan 21 2015
Federal Court decision leaves much to be desired, say church's lawyers
The Federal Court decision to ban the usage of the word 'Allah' has left many issues unanswered, said lawyers representing the Catholic Church.
Mon Jun 23 2014
The Herald to file review under Federal Court rules
The Herald will consider filing a review under the Federal Court's dismissal of the application for leave.
Mon Jun 23 2014
Federal Court denies "The Herald" leave to appeal Allah ban
Federal Court dismisses Catholic Church appeal a blanket ban by Christians for the right to use the word, "Allah".
Mon Jun 23 2014
Allah Issue: High Court bound by Court of Appeal's decision
The High Court today dismissed an application by SIB challenging the prohibition of imported Christian books containing the word 'Allah'.
Mon May 05 2014
Cops: Investigations on Catholic priest over Allah row complete
The Attorney-General's Chambers will now decide whether to charge Lawrence under the Sedition Act 1948.
Wed Jan 08 2014
Stop polemics over 'Allah' issue - Hishammuddin
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein called on all quarters to cease the polemics over the use of the word 'Allah' for the sake of peace in the country.
Fri Jan 03 2014
Selangor Perkasa lodges report against Catholic Weekly Herald editor
Some 70 members of the Selangor Perkasa staged a peaceful protest against editor of The Herald Catholic weekly, Lawrence Andrew.
Sun Dec 29 2013
Non-Muslims can't use 'Allah' - Sultan Selangor
Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah says, this is to avoid confusion among Muslims over the use of the word when used by other religions.
Thu Nov 14 2013
Catholic Church files for leave to appeal 'Allah' ruling
The Catholic Church files an application for leave to appeal the decision to ban its weekly publication the Herald from using the word "Allah" to refer to God.
Tue Nov 12 2013
Christians in Sabah, Sarawak not affected by court decision on use of Allah word - Najib
Najib said the contents in the 10-Point Agreement decided by the federal cabinet on the matter would be maintained for the two states.
Mon Oct 21 2013
Home minister has discretion to ban words prejudicial to national security - AG
The gist of the Court of Appeal's decision in "The Herald" case is that the Home Minister has the discretion to ban words which are prejudicial or likely to be prejudicial.
Sun Oct 20 2013
Former AG: All Malaysians bound by "Allah" ruling
Former attorney-general Tan Sri Abu Talib Othman says all Malaysians are bound by the Court of Appeal's ruling on the "Allah" issue.
Sat Oct 19 2013
Understand the judgement, don't make unnecessary remarks - PPMM
PPMM president Datuk Zainur Rijal Abu Bakar said those unwanted comments could lead to confusion or bordering contempt.
Fri Oct 18 2013
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
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024