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The problem with 'extremist' rhetoric

The problem with 'extremist' rhetoric

COMMENT | Religious extremism is the existential threat facing this country, but propaganda on this clouds the issue.

PAS attempt to sideline SIS a dangerous move, says PJ MP

PAS attempt to sideline SIS a dangerous move, says PJ MP

SIS to use gov't grant to help Islamic family law reform cause

SIS to use gov't grant to help Islamic family law reform cause

PAS accuses Yeoh of going against S'gor sultan and fatwa

PAS accuses Yeoh of going against S'gor sultan and fatwa

More Muslims seeking legal advice over polygamy each year

More Muslims seeking legal advice over polygamy each year

SIS’ challenge on ‘deviant’ fatwa to be heard at High Court on March 13

SIS’ challenge on ‘deviant’ fatwa to be heard at High Court on March 13

The NGO is challenging the Selangor Fatwa Committee’s declaration against it made in 2014.
SIS' challenge against fatwa goes back to High Court - after 4 years

SIS' challenge against fatwa goes back to High Court - after 4 years

A seven-member Federal Court gives the ruling by a judgment consented by all parties.

Call for gov’t to buck up and address child marriages urgently

Call for gov’t to buck up and address child marriages urgently

Future of Malaysian girls at stake as authorities delay action, cautions NGO.

We did not vote for a Malaysia that condones cruelty

We did not vote for a Malaysia that condones cruelty

LETTER | For those of us who voted for a change, it meant waking up to a renewed sense of pride.

Caning of two T'ganu women unlawful, claim SIS, MCA

Caning of two T'ganu women unlawful, claim SIS, MCA

UPDATED 7.31PM | The execution of the sentence raises questions as to who authorised it, the NGO says.

Gov't told to stop 'policing' women's clothing

Gov't told to stop 'policing' women's clothing

Dress code plan slammed by women’s rights groups as ‘dehumanising’.

Do not use Islam to justify child marriage

Do not use Islam to justify child marriage

COMMENT | A recent study has shown that about 153k persons below the age of 19 were married in Malaysia and most were Malay Muslims.

Let's move to ban child marriage in Malaysia

Let's move to ban child marriage in Malaysia

LETTER | By law, there is no minimum marriage age for Muslims in Malaysia.

Perak sultan correct on syariah issues

Perak sultan correct on syariah issues

LETTER | Justice should be delivered in substance rather than in just form.

Stop probing UM prof immediately over article on radicalism, says SIS

Stop probing UM prof immediately over article on radicalism, says SIS

Advocacy group also urges public to push back against the 'intimidation of academics'. 

Segregation policy is not welcome

Segregation policy is not welcome

'This is causing such great disunity in our beautiful nation'.

Islamic institutions must focus on women and children

Islamic institutions must focus on women and children

COMMENT | The recent Telenisa survey shows the need to address issues facing Muslim women and children in M'sia.

'Most polygamy marriages occur without wives' consent or knowledge'

'Most polygamy marriages occur without wives' consent or knowledge'

Sisters in Islam notes that husbands often conduct their subsequent marriages in bordering countries.

SIS' challenge against 'deviant' fatwa sent back to High Court

SIS' challenge against 'deviant' fatwa sent back to High Court

UPDATED 1.50PM | The case will be heard before a different judge in the High Court. 

Increased punishments under Act 355 no solution for women, says SIS

Increased punishments under Act 355 no solution for women, says SIS

Man on mission to get more brethren into gender causes

Man on mission to get more brethren into gender causes

Police raid not related to Sisters in Islam, clarifies activist

Police raid not related to Sisters in Islam, clarifies activist

UPDATED 9.20PM | Cops looking for a staff member over matter involving previous employment, says Marina.

In search of common ground - reconciling religion and human rights

In search of common ground - reconciling religion and human rights

COMMENT | 'Much of what we freely label as 'syariah law' today is actually fiqh, a human construction.'