
8 Chinese school reps charged with unlawful assembly over Jawi lessons
They plead not guilty and released on RM3,000 bail each.

They plead not guilty and released on RM3,000 bail each.


Kuantan High Court rules that Jawi script directive decided by the state govt in accordance with the correct procedure.

This is over the charge of obstructing a Jawi officer during a raid on a private transgender event in 2016.

This comprises 2.77 pct of Chinese and 0.2 pct of Tamil primary schools.

UPDATED 12.25PM | Magistrate's Court rules prosecution did not establish a prima facie case against the lawyer.



The PAS deputy president says that Jawi was more widely used during colonial times and before.

Eric Teh claims criticism by DAP Youth chief Howard Lee was just personal opinion.


Tras assemblyperson Chow Yu Hui says the decision to use Jawi should be left to the people and business owners.

The meeting will be held to discuss and find a mutual understanding with the community, says Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.

PPSMI is first introduced in 2003 by former PM Dr Mahathir and scrapped in 2011.


The prayers of supplication are to seek for the safety and protection from harm of the Palestinians.

The congregation will be determined upon invitation, says Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.


CORONAVIRUS | It says 61 mosques and 29 suraus have gone through the process.

Mohd Radzi Md Jidin says he wants to find the best solution for the students.

It hopes the government will not be cowed by the opposition, the NUTP president says.

For the first time, Jawi and Tamil scripts are displayed during our CNY open house, says KLSCAH CEO.

UPDATED 8.54PM | Both parties agree that Jawi lessons won't 'Islamise' non-Muslim pupils and is part of national heritage.

UPDATED 6.40PM | There are hundreds of writing styles developed since the time of Prophet Muhammad SAW.