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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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157 ‘sick’ federal projects classified as critically delayed, with Education Ministry leading: A-G’s report

The Education Ministry has the highest number of stalled projects, contributing to a significant backlog under the 12th Malaysia Plan

Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino earns a World Cup sized paycheck

Since 2016, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has seen his salary soar to over €5 million a year and that’s before performance bonuses and eye-popping perks like mattresses, tuxedos, and exercise steppers. Football’s top boss is living large while running the world’s game