Court allows mother’s appeal, rules children's unilateral conversion unlawful
The judge also allowed Loh Siew Hong judicial relief that, among others, declares that her three children are Hindus.
Wed Jan 10 2024
May 11 decision on single mom Loh's bid to quash children's unilateral conversion
Loh's lawyer submitted that there was no dispute by the respondents that the children were indeed converted without the woman's consent.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Idris to hold roundtable on unilateral conversion issue on Wednesday
Idris said the discussion would be participated by legal experts, lecturers and muftis.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Appeals Court postpones MAIS' appeal in unilateral conversion of three children to Islam
The Court of Appeal today postponed hearing of an appeal by MAIS and the Selangor Chief Registrar of Muslim Converts against a High Court's decision.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Ceritalah ASEAN - The glass ceiling needs to be broken
In January 2018, after a long, drawn-out legal battle, the Federal Court declared the unilateral conversion unlawful.
Tue Mar 13 2018
Perlis conversion Bill a step backward - MIC
Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam condemned the Perlis State assembly's amendment yesterday which would allow unilateral conversion of a child to Islam.
Fri Dec 09 2016
Bill addressing unilateral conversion tabled in Dewan Rakyat
The bill, tabled for first reading by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, also touches on the religious status of children of divorced couples.
Tue Nov 22 2016
Nov 14 hearing for Hindu mother's appeal on children's conversion
The hearing has been set for two days, on Nov 14 and 15, by Federal Court senior assistant registrar Muhammad Noor Firdaus Rosli.
Wed Aug 24 2016
Need for 'fairer' decision on child conversion, says DPM
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today admitted that there needed to be a decision that was fairer in regards to the controversy on unilateral conversion of children.
Mon Jul 01 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