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
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024