shariah law

Opposing public caning doesn’t mean opposing Islamic teachings: Perlis mufti

Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin says in fact, it could contradict Islamic principle of concealing someone’s personal shame

No-show husband, no legal rep: how difficult is divorce for Muslim women?

Allow judges to issue arrest warrants for men refusing to attend trial, improve accessibility to lawyers, suggest shariah experts

Kedah to review shariah court system from three to four-tier hierarchy: Sanusi

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the state government will explore the addition of another court level after the lower shariah court, the shariah high court and the shariah appeal court. 

Other states’ shariah laws still valid despite Kelantan ruling, says deputy minister

Despite the Federal Court striking out 16 provisions from Kelantan’s shariah criminal code, other states may still enforce similar rules unless they are legally challenged.

LTAT resignations, efforts to protect state shariah laws on today’s Dewan agenda

The resignation of several senior officers of the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT), the policy on aid for flood victims and the government's efforts to protect state shariah laws are among the focus of today's Dewan Rakyat session.

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Widad, Tanco unaware of reasons for volatile trading

Widad Group Bhd, in a response to a Bursa Malaysia query, said it was not aware of any corporate development relating to the group’s business that has not been previously announced that may account for the activity, including those in the negotiation stage or discussion for several business proposals which were still under preliminary discussions.

Fix the grassroots, and sponsorship issues will follow: Chong Wei

Badminton legend says state associations and clubs are not doing enough to support young players and create a stronger ecosystem

[Kemas Kini] Mayat Nur Farah Kartini ditemukan di Hulu Selangor, seorang penjawat awam ditahan

Mayat seorang wanita, Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah, 25, yang dilaporkan hilang sejak Rabu lalu, ditemukan di sebuah ladang kelapa sawit, Kampung Sri Kledang, Hulu Selangor, pada jam 6 petang tadi