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State Islamic councils take action against GISB over shariah crimes, including marriage issues

KUALA LUMPUR – The Islamic Religious Councils in several states have taken action against followers of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) suspected...

Contradictory statements: Federal Court outlines basis for denying woman’s bid to undo conversion

According to summary, 38-year-old woman’s argument of invalid conversion at age 5 does not prove she was never a Muslim, referencing Indira, Rosliza cases

[UPDATED] Public caning in Terengganu? Not so fast: Azalina

Law minister says managing shariah criminal cases involves federal agencies like police and Prisons Dept, thus requiring amendments to existing laws

Nik Elin v Kelantan govt: Federal Court to deliver shariah challenge verdict on Feb 9

The Federal Court has set February 9 to deliver its verdict in a constitutional challenge brought by two Muslim women to nullify 18 provisions under Kelantan’s shariah criminal enactment.

Enticing married women still a crime under T’ganu shariah law, says syarie judge

Despite the Federal Court's repeal of Section 498 of the Penal Code – which pertains to the offence of enticing married women – Muslim men in Terengganu may still face prosecution for such acts under the state's shariah criminal law.

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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

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders