Let the matter rest for awhile, PM says on Zakir Naik's extradition issue
Malaysia may consider India's extradition request for Dr Zakir Naik if more evidence is provided, says PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Ramasamy pays RM1.52 million to Zakir - Lawyer
Ex-Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy managed to pay a total of RM1.52 million to independent preacher Zakir Naik for defaming him.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Defamation suit: Court tells Santiago to apologise to Zakir Naik
Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir directed Charles Santiago to do so after finding that he was liable for defaming Zakir Naik.
Mon May 22 2023
Dr Zakir Naik's suit against Kulasegaran resolved amicably
The defamation suit filed by independent preacher Dr Zakir Naik against Ipoh Barat Member of Parliament M. Kulasegaran has been settled without the need for trial at the High Court.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Dr Zakir Naik's lawsuits against Kulasegaran fixed for trial in March 2022
The trial of a defamation suit brought by Zakir against Kulasegaran will begin in March next year.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Appeals Court struck out Dr Zakir's appeal over transfer of defamation suit to Penang High Court
The court also struck out Raveentharan's cross-appeal against the High Court's decision relating to the validity of Dr Zakir's affidavit.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Dr Zakir Naik's appeal against High Court's decision to be heard on Aug 13
Zakir filed a suit against Raveentharan, claiming that the former assemblyman had uploaded five defamatory statements on Facebook.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Planned terror attack in India: PDRM has received no report - IGP
PDRM has so far, not received any official report on controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik allegedly planning a terror attack in India.
Sun Dec 13 2020
Court allows Ramasamy's application to amend defence statement in suit by Zakir Naik
Zakir filed the suit in October last year claiming that Ramasamy had issued defamatory statements against him and linking him to the LTTE.
Fri Sep 18 2020
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Defence statement against Zakir Naik allowed amendment, NKorean man challenges US extradition bid
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Hindraf's suit on Dr Zakir Naik for hearing on Sept 7
The High Court here today set Sept 7 to hear an originating summons filed by the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) chairman P. Waytha Moorthy and 18 others on international preacher Dr Zakir Naik.
Thu Jul 20 2017
No permit for rally at the Hindu temple in Butterworth this Sunday - police
North Seberang Prai district police chief ACP Azmi Adam said gathering without a permit was illegal and those involved could be penalised as it violated the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.
Thu May 18 2017
Police report lodged over plan to protest against Perlis Mufti and Dr Zakir Naik
Three NGOs have urged the police to take action against Hindraf who is allegedly trying to incite the Indians to hold a mass protest at a Hindu temple in Butterworth on May 21.
Tue May 16 2017
Man held for criminal intimidation of Perlis Mufti
The police have arrested a man for criminal intimidation of Perlis Mufti Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin on a Facebook page, said Kangar Police chief Supt Wari Kiew.
Mon May 08 2017
Govt should not entertain calls to deport Zakir Naik - Perlis Mufti
He said the calls which also described Dr Zakir as a terrorist was not justified and in fact, had deliberately created confusion and tarnished the image of famous preacher.
Fri Apr 21 2017
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024