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Allah case: Federal Court rejects Catholic Church application to re-evaluate decision

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire

Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire

According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18

Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18

Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump

Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump

Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan

Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan

Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024

According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025