Malaysian state to cane a third woman for infringing Islamic law
Source: Reuters KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – A religious court in a Malaysian state ruled by an Islamist party has ordered the jailing and caning of a woman who pleaded guilty […]
In Malaysia, Asylum Seekers And Trauma As Currency
Refugees awaiting processing – Betsy Joles Refugees in Malaysia explain how the resettlement process creates a perverse incentive to tailor their past experiences. Betsy Joles NEWS DEEPLY […]
Malaysia cannot accept same-sex marriage, says Mahathir
Reuters International THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 FILE PHOTO: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Reuters in Putrajaya, Malaysia June 19, 2018. […]
We’re in a polygamous marriage and it’s wonderful, 4 women tell forum
Source: Free Malaysia Today By Ainaa Aiman KUALA LUMPUR: Four women panellists at a pro-polygamy forum last night insisted that polygamy benefits women more than it does men. The four […]
Malaysian PM says caning of lesbians counter to ‘compassion of Islam’
Source: Reuters KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday denounced the caning of two Muslim women for attempting lesbian sex, a sentence that sparked outrage and […]
Malaysian Muslim lesbian couple caned in public punishment
Source: Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Two Malaysian Muslim women convicted under Islamic laws of attempting to have sex were caned Monday in a rare public whipping that […]
‘People are afraid’: Gay caning stokes fear in Malaysia’s LGBT community
Source: CNN By Euan McKirdy, CNN (CNN)Two gay women have been caned in Malaysia amid a worsening climate for LGBT individuals in the Muslim-majority Southeast Asian nation. The punishment of […]
Malaysia accused of ‘state-sponsored homophobia’ after LGBT crackdown
Source: The Guardian Discrimination against community intensifies after politicians ratchet up anti-gay rhetoric to gain votes BY nah Ellis-Petersen South-east Asia correspondent The LGBT community in Malaysia face arrests, canings and […]
11 and Married: Malaysia Spars Over an Age-Old Practice
Source: The New York Times By Hannah Beech GUA MUSANG, Malaysia — Norazila and Ayu were best friends and they shared everything that girls do: sleepovers, selfies, musings about […]
Malaysia: Stop labelling us as non-Muslims, says Ahmadi leader
Source: Free Malaysia Today By Predeep Nambiar | July 12, 2018 July 12, 2018 Northern Malaysia Ahmadi Muslim Community Association president Ahmadi Abdul Aziz Mohd Ibrahim reminds Penang mufti to […]
Malaysian man who married 11-year-old Thai girl fined $450 by sharia court
Source: The Guardian BY Kate Lamb A Malaysian man who married an 11-year-old Thai girl has been fined 1,800 Malaysian Ringgit (US$450) after pleading guilty in a sharia court. Che […]
Penang mufti welcomes court ruling in favour of Ahmadi Muslims
Predeep Nambiar | July 7, 2018 He says the ruling makes sense as members of the sect are not considered Muslims in the first place. Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor. […]
We can talk but doesn’t mean I agree, religious minister tells LGBT, Shiahs, Ahmadis
Shazwan Mustafa Kamal Malay Mail6 July 2018 Mujahid explained that Malaysians were free to practise whatever they believed in private, but added that these practices become a ‘problem’ when propagated […]
After lengthy battle, court tells Selangor Islamic enforcers to keep hands off Ahmadis
Zurairi Ar Malay Mai l6 July 2018 The Ahmadiyya community celebrates with their lawyers after the decision by the Shah Alam High Court today, July 6, 2018. ― Picture courtesy […]
Malaysia 1MDB: Ex-Prime Minister Najib arrested by anti-corruption officials
Source: BBC News Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has been arrested by anti-corruption authorities and is due to be charged on Wednesday. Mr Najib, who has long been plagued […]
Malaysia investigates marriage of man to 11-year-old girl
Source: Associated Press By EILEEN NG KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian authorities are investigating the marriage between an 11-year-old Thai girl and a 41-year-old Malaysian Muslim, including elements of […]
Malaysia 1MDB: Ex-Prime Minister Najib arrested by anti-corruption officials
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has been arrested by anti-corruption authorities and is due to be charged on Wednesday. Mr Najib, who has long been plagued by allegations of […]
Malaysia 1MDB scandal: Ex-PM Najib Razak arrested
Source: Al Jazeera News Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been arrested in Kuala Lumpur, state media reported, as part of a probe into alleged theft and money-laundering at the […]
Najib Razak: $225M worth of goods seized from former Malaysian PM’s residences
Source: CNN By Ushar Daniele and Sandi Sidhu Luxury handbags, jewelry, cash and goods seized from six properties linked to former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak are worth more than $225 million, […]
Zakir Naik’s Extradition: MEA Spokesperson gives details
June 7, 2018, 4New Delhi: Mr. Raveesh Kumar, Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) speaking at a press conference gave the details of Zakir Naik’s extradition. He said, “India […]