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The Federal Territory Islamic Department’s (Jawi) bid to intervene in the appeal on the seizure of Melanau clerk Jill Ireland's eight religious CDs eight years ago was dismissed by the Court of Appeal today. Jawi cannot intervene in Jill Ireland’s CD casewww.malaysiakini.comHowever, the Court o …

Gan said both the federal and state government agencies should adopt a holistic approach in educating all major faiths for knowledge purposes. NGO: Allow distribution of holy books of major faithswww.malaysiakini.comAG’s Chambers should give guidelines on such educational efforts, adds Cenbet. Malay …

#EXCLUSIVE | The Federal Court has sentenced him to death, but former police commando Sirul Azhar Umar said that he never admitted to murdering Altantuya Shaariibuu. In a telephone conversation with Malaysiakini, he maintained that he had acted under orders and was being made a scapegoat. "Ther …

#EXCLUSIVE | The Federal Court has sentenced him to death, but former police commando Sirul Azhar Umar said that he never admitted to murdering Altantuya Shaariibuu. In a telephone conversation with Malaysiakini, he maintained that he had acted under orders and was being made a scapegoat. "Ther …

Asked about the guilty verdict of the Federal Court for Anwar in his Sodomy II conviction yesterday, Anwar's driver said it was impossible for him not to be affected by the outcome. "Of course I am sad, I have been with him for 32 years," Abdullah Sani, 55, told Malaysiakini. "We …

The Federal Court's decision to convict and sentence Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim to five years in prison for sodomy today has been condemned by individuals and NGOs both local and international. The court had upheld the Court of Appeal's verdict and reaffirmed Anwar's conviction u …

The Federal Court's decision to convict and sentence Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim to five years in prison for sodomy today has been condemned by individuals and NGOs both local and international. The court had upheld the Court of Appeal's verdict and reaffirmed Anwar's conviction u …

"Thanks to prayers and patience for the past seven years, the Federal Court unanimously decided that whatever I had claimed is the truth and that I am a credible witness. "From the beginning, when I lodged a police report over the case until now, what I want as a citizen of this country is …

The Federal Court registrar has asked opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s lawyers to prepare submissions for his sentencing. While his lawyers described this as normal, international observer and Queen’s Counsel Mark Trowell saw it as a "bad omen". "That suggests that the defence's …

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 4 (Bernama) — The Sabah and Federal governments need to work closely to ensure that the state’s development agenda is implemented according to plan, said newly-appointed Sabah Federal Secretary Datuk Borhan Dolah. He said Sabah had a variety of attractions and various …

PAS adamant in opposing Penang local polls This is up to federal gov’t not state, holds PAS chief Abdul Hadi Awang. PAS adamant in opposing Penang local polls Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

The Federal Territories Islamic Affairs Department (Jawi) is still waiting for four tudung-clad girls who hugged South Korean pop group celebrities on stage during a concert recently to meet with it. ‘K-Pop girls, please pop into our office’www.malaysiakini.comJawi is still waiting for those who hug …

Tan Sri Raus Md Sharif PUTRAJAYA, Jan 27 (Bernama) — The Federal Court, Tuesday granted leave to the Negeri Sembilan Government and four others to appeal against a Court of Appeal landmark decision declaring invalid the state Syariah enactment that criminalises cross-dressing by Muslim men. A …

#UPDATEThe Federal Court has today granted leave (permission) to the Negri Sembilan government to appeal the Court of Appeal’s judgment regarding the transgender verdict. This is despite the parties not agreeing to the seven questions posed by the Negri Sembilan government. This has resulted in Cour …

Catholic Bishop Paul Tan Chee Ing described the Federal Court’s decision to dismiss the Catholic Church’s review application in the ‘Allah’ case as the “triumph of politics over judicial reasoning based on the constitution”. Bishop: 'Allah' decision not written in stonewww.malaysiakini.com …