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Terengganu’s public syariah caning violates federal law: Suhakam

The Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (Act 355) - permits whipping but not in public.

Whipping must follow Islamic way if not yet abolished: rights group responds to inmate’s death

Madpet’s call follows the death of an inmate in Kedah days after he received the punishment, highlighting several countries even Saudi Arabia have discontinued the practice

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Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Jana Wibawa: Muhyiddin’s trial continues as appeals court rejects bid to reinstate acquittal

Five-judge panel dismisses Bersatu president’s application to review findings which led to four charges related to RM232.5 mil in bribes being reinstated in Feb

Govt has settled RM42bil of 1MDB debt, total obligations exceed RM50bil: Anwar

Anwar reveals over RM9 billion in remaining debt, with government funds covering the shortfall

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