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Feuding over an Islamic penal code that stipulates stoning for adultery and amputation for theft has put a spotlight on Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s struggle to secure the majority Muslim vote and fend off attacks on his leadership. http://ow.ly/LFTdJ Islamic law debate puts more pre …

The BFM video presenter will be probed under Penal Code for the satire on Kelantan's hudud implementation. IGP: Aisyah to be probed for insulting religion Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) today blasted the police for “misusing” the Penal Code to punish its critics. Commenting on the recent spate of arrests, LFL executive director Eric Paulsen said that this was a serious abuse because the provisions were never meant to protect the police from public criticis …

They are being charged under the Penal Code for 'causing public unrest'. 10 charged over Penang nude sports event

VIDEO: KiniTV The Federal Territories Ministry will impose fines and other penalties on the givers of alms and beggars in several focal areas to reduce the begging culture that tarnishes the image of the federal capital. Its minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said, however, the amount of the fine t …