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State Islamic councils take action against GISB over shariah crimes, including marriage issues

KUALA LUMPUR – The Islamic Religious Councils in several states have taken action against followers of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) suspected...

Contradictory statements: Federal Court outlines basis for denying woman’s bid to undo conversion

According to summary, 38-year-old woman’s argument of invalid conversion at age 5 does not prove she was never a Muslim, referencing Indira, Rosliza cases

[UPDATED] Public caning in Terengganu? Not so fast: Azalina

Law minister says managing shariah criminal cases involves federal agencies like police and Prisons Dept, thus requiring amendments to existing laws

Nik Elin v Kelantan govt: Federal Court to deliver shariah challenge verdict on Feb 9

The Federal Court has set February 9 to deliver its verdict in a constitutional challenge brought by two Muslim women to nullify 18 provisions under Kelantan’s shariah criminal enactment.

Enticing married women still a crime under T’ganu shariah law, says syarie judge

Despite the Federal Court's repeal of Section 498 of the Penal Code – which pertains to the offence of enticing married women – Muslim men in Terengganu may still face prosecution for such acts under the state's shariah criminal law.

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From player to mentor: Wee Wern calls time on glittering squash career, takes on coaching challenge

A desire to impart her years of experience to the younger generation has seen former world number five squash player Low Wee Wern make the tough decision to hang up her racquet.

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

No forced eviction of Pasir Panjang Ulu farmers, process was legal: Perak MB

Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the process was carried out legally, adding that MB Inc held a series of direct negotiations with the farm operators since 2021, in addition to offering ex-gratia at a reasonable rate.