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High Court rejects Gerakan's application to challenge Khat issue

High Court rejects Gerakan's application to challenge Khat issue

Judicial commissioner Amarjeet Singh ruled that Jawi is part of the Malay language, which is the official language of Malaysia.

NGO threatens to slap minister with RM10m suit over 'bodoh sombong' remark

NGO threatens to slap minister with RM10m suit over 'bodoh sombong' remark

In its demand letter, Sekat gives Syed Saddiq 14 days to apologise.

Dong Zong, Koon Yew Kin, Papagomo cases to be referred to AG

Dong Zong, Koon Yew Kin, Papagomo cases to be referred to AG

These three cases are among those to be forwarded, says CID chief Huzir Mohamed.

Linguistic blasphemy by the young minister

Linguistic blasphemy by the young minister

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Maszlee urges NGOs to be rational and not emotional over khat issue

Maszlee urges NGOs to be rational and not emotional over khat issue

Groups calling for parents to get their children to skip classes due to khat are not helping the children

Young man trapped in the past, Zaid schools Syed Saddiq

Young man trapped in the past, Zaid schools Syed Saddiq

Ex-minister says Malaysia needs leaders who seek to understand the different fears of various communities.

Minister labels groups 'bodoh sombong' for threatening school boycott

Minister labels groups 'bodoh sombong' for threatening school boycott

'A child’s education is not up for bargain,' Syed Saddiq says.

Anti-Zakir rally fizzles out, KL top cop thanks public

Anti-Zakir rally fizzles out, KL top cop thanks public

Mazlan Lazim advises people to move on as issues involving khat and preacher have been 'settled'. 

Duo arrested at Brickfields khat rally released

Duo arrested at Brickfields khat rally released

UPDATED 2.19PM | The organisers' lawyer claimed that Federal Territories Minister Khalid Samad had asked them on Thursday to cancel the rally.

Hundreds gather at Brickfields for rally over khat

Hundreds gather at Brickfields for rally over khat

UPDATE 11.30PM | They turn out at KL's Little India to protest the introduction of khat lessons in Tamil schools.

Disturbed and upset over Mahathir's stand

Disturbed and upset over Mahathir's stand

LETTER | This is over the khat and Zakir Naik issues. And what about the handover date?

Police warn of stern action against 'anti-Zakir, khat' protesters

Police warn of stern action against 'anti-Zakir, khat' protesters

UPDATED 7.23PM | 'In the strongest possible terms, I am asking the public not to gather,' says KL police chief Mazlan Lazim.

Cops dispel rumours of trouble in Little India over anti-Zakir, khat rallies

Cops dispel rumours of trouble in Little India over anti-Zakir, khat rallies

Brickfields police chief tells the public not to fall for fake news or spread such claims.

Cutting through the khat kerfuffle

Cutting through the khat kerfuffle

COMMENT | Little knowledge does cause confusion – and protests - with sensitive controversies such as the ongoing khat kerfuffle.

No-go for anti-Zakir Naik rally, say cops

No-go for anti-Zakir Naik rally, say cops

Police warn against attending, organisers claim Khalid Samad has agreed to receive memorandum.

Khat issue is not 'simple as that'

Khat issue is not 'simple as that'

LETTER | There seem to be mixed messages from political parties in Sabah. 

Cops quiz Dong Zong president, sec-gen for over two hours

Cops quiz Dong Zong president, sec-gen for over two hours

This is regarding the reports lodged against their comments on the Jawi khat issue.

After ministry meeting, Indian groups to protest Jawi lessons

After ministry meeting, Indian groups to protest Jawi lessons

Groups want Jawi script lessons to be suspended for both national and vernacular schools, says A Elangovan.

Jawi controversy a lesson on the importance of context - Kit Siang

Jawi controversy a lesson on the importance of context - Kit Siang

He is shocked that most do not know Jawi has been in Standard 5 BM textbooks for years.

Dong Zong wants Jawi content revealed, says PTA rule problematic

Dong Zong wants Jawi content revealed, says PTA rule problematic

In a joint statement, the group says that the rule would complicate implementation.

Yoursay: DAP must continue to remain fiery and vocal

Yoursay: DAP must continue to remain fiery and vocal

YOURSAY | ‘Staying in power but not doing the right things for the rakyat is meaningless.’

Yoursay: Khat compromise not perfect, but let's move on

Yoursay: Khat compromise not perfect, but let's move on

YOURSAY | ‘Maszlee could have defused this by spelling out what he meant by ‘optional’.’
Mastering Bahasa Malaysia a bigger priority than Jawi khat - Anwar

Mastering Bahasa Malaysia a bigger priority than Jawi khat - Anwar

Anwar, however, added that he did not disagree with the Education Ministry's revised plan on khat.

Brouhaha over khat reveals the depth of mutual suspicion in Malaysia

Brouhaha over khat reveals the depth of mutual suspicion in Malaysia

COMMENT | Non-Muslims need middle-ground Muslims to achieve any real change in this country.