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Australian tribunal grants protection to gay Malaysian man after visa rejection

Decision recognises real risk of persecution under Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Opposing public caning doesn’t mean opposing Islamic teachings: Perlis mufti

Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin says in fact, it could contradict Islamic principle of concealing someone’s personal shame

No-show husband, no legal rep: how difficult is divorce for Muslim women?

Allow judges to issue arrest warrants for men refusing to attend trial, improve accessibility to lawyers, suggest shariah experts

Kedah to review shariah court system from three to four-tier hierarchy: Sanusi

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the state government will explore the addition of another court level after the lower shariah court, the shariah high court and the shariah appeal court. 

Other states’ shariah laws still valid despite Kelantan ruling, says deputy minister

Despite the Federal Court striking out 16 provisions from Kelantan’s shariah criminal code, other states may still enforce similar rules unless they are legally challenged.

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

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

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement