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Australian tribunal grants protection to gay Malaysian man after visa rejection

Decision recognises real risk of persecution under Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws

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.
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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

RM460m budget boost to power RTG, para-athletes, and regional games prep: KBS

With RM460 million secured for national sports development and RM240 million earmarked for the 2027 SEA Games, KBS sets its sights on building a comprehensive, sustainable sporting ecosystem

Four Malaysia Airlines flights cancelled, two more diverted amid heightened US-Iran tensions

Destinations involved were Doha and Jeddah following flight advisory on airspace risks, governments issue travel warnings to avoid Iran

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