Archive - 9 February 2024

Summary of apex court judgment in Kelantan syariah challenge

Summary of apex court judgment in Kelantan syariah challenge

Final decision only allowed 16 out of 18 provisions to be invalidated.
Pejuang lawyer reminds Muslims' faith not compromised

Pejuang lawyer reminds Muslims' faith not compromised

Most important issue is to amend Federal Constitution, says Rafique.
Discuss amending Constitution to empower syariah system - Hamzah

Discuss amending Constitution to empower syariah system - Hamzah

Opposition leader says this is needed to uphold the Malays' right to practise Islam.
CJ: Position of Islam, Syariah Court unaffected by K'tan case ruling

CJ: Position of Islam, Syariah Court unaffected by K'tan case ruling

The issue is whether state assembly made provisions following limitations set by Constitution, judge explains.
Syariah provision nullification: K'tan govt seeks audience with sultan

Syariah provision nullification: K'tan govt seeks audience with sultan

Deputy MB urges PM to gather lawmakers to amend Constitution over the matter.
Govt has nothing to do with court's ruling on Kelantan syariah code - PM

Govt has nothing to do with court's ruling on Kelantan syariah code - PM

UPDATED 3.36PM | Anwar says duo's legal challenge was filed during PN administration.
COMMENT | Little people vs political elite

COMMENT | Little people vs political elite

How does the commuted sentence serve the nation's interests?
IGP: Disciplinary cases involving personnel tarnish police's image

IGP: Disciplinary cases involving personnel tarnish police's image

Razarudin says stern action needed to prevent such incidents from recurring.
Religious minister: Decision on Nik Elin's case does not affect Syariah Court

Religious minister: Decision on Nik Elin's case does not affect Syariah Court

Stakeholders will meet to assess next steps for Syariah Court empowerment.
COMMENT | Raja Permaisuri Agong is royalty extraordinaire

COMMENT | Raja Permaisuri Agong is royalty extraordinaire

Raja Zarith Sofiah reminds us that common humanity trumps racial, religious differences.
'Black Friday' - Taki slams nullification of K'tan syariah criminal provisions

'Black Friday' - Taki slams nullification of K'tan syariah criminal provisions

UPDATED 12.50PM | PAS leader claims apex court decision will endanger syariah enactments in other states.
Nik Elin hopes states will be more careful in drafting laws

Nik Elin hopes states will be more careful in drafting laws

UPDATED 12.40PM | Kelantan lawyer hopes her case will harmonise syariah and civil courts.
'Why the double standards in giving pardons?'

'Why the double standards in giving pardons?'

Kin of convict, activist, lawyer decry Najib getting 'fast-tracked' sentence reduction.
LETTER | Tackle inflation on vulnerable groups

LETTER | Tackle inflation on vulnerable groups

A targeted and inclusive approach is essential.
Apex court strikes down 16 Kelantan syariah criminal provisions

Apex court strikes down 16 Kelantan syariah criminal provisions

UPDATED 2.16PM | Duo succeeds in bid contending state laws overstepped constitutional limit.
Azam's remark on Daim's 'more undeclared assets' sub judice - lawyer

Azam's remark on Daim's 'more undeclared assets' sub judice - lawyer

Statement also prejudicial to Daim's right to fair trial, says Rajesh.
Suaram lauds temporary release of Bangladeshi politician

Suaram lauds temporary release of Bangladeshi politician

Quayum granted temporary release pass pending clearance of court cases.
Artist overcomes parental resistance to master calligraphy

Artist overcomes parental resistance to master calligraphy

MALAYSIANSKINI | Jordant also forced to use non-dominant hand to master the art.
Enter the dragon

Enter the dragon

The 2024 Chinese New Year will usher in the Year of the Dragon.
Dr M's sons vs 'impatient' MACC

Dr M's sons vs 'impatient' MACC

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