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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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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports