![Selangor Sultan orders Islamic teaching credentials given to political activists be revoked Selangor Sultan orders Islamic teaching credentials given to political activists be revoked](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81640693914_SultanSharafuddin.jpg)
Selangor Sultan orders Islamic teaching credentials given to political activists be revoked
The Sultan of Selangor has decreed that the credentials to teach Islam in the state given to any political activist be revoked effective Friday (Dec 31).
Tue Dec 28 2021
![Kassim Ahmad freed on charges of insulting Islam, defying religious authorities Kassim Ahmad freed on charges of insulting Islam, defying religious authorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/51502101959_AktivissosialDrKa.jpg)
Kassim Ahmad freed on charges of insulting Islam, defying religious authorities
The Syariah High Court here today acquitted and discharged former social and political activist Dr Kassim Ahmad on charges of insulting Islam and defying the Islamic religious authorities.
Mon Aug 07 2017
![Ecuador bars entry to Venezuelan political activist Ecuador bars entry to Venezuelan political activist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61489641855_LilianTintori.jpg)
Ecuador bars entry to Venezuelan political activist
Lilian Tintori, wife of jailed Venezuelan right-wing activist Leopoldo Lopez, was refused entry after landing at the airport shortly before 2 a.m. on a flight from Miami, Florida.
Thu Mar 16 2017
![Appeals Court rules prosecution on Kassim Ahmad null and void Appeals Court rules prosecution on Kassim Ahmad null and void](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/61450707972_KassimAhmad.jpg)
Appeals Court rules prosecution on Kassim Ahmad null and void
The Court of Appeal here today ruled that former social and political activist Dr Kassim Ahmad's arrest and prosecution for allegedly insulting Islam and defying Muslim authorities were null and void.
Mon Dec 21 2015
![Home Ministry dismisses report of Interpol having detained political activist Ali Abdul Jalil Home Ministry dismisses report of Interpol having detained political activist Ali Abdul Jalil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/61414227085_295x200.jpg)
Home Ministry dismisses report of Interpol having detained political activist Ali Abdul Jalil
The Royal Malaysia Police would issue an official statement if there were any developments on the matter.
Sat Dec 13 2014
![Wisma Putra still verifying asylum seeker, Ali's 'arrest' by Interpol Wisma Putra still verifying asylum seeker, Ali's 'arrest' by Interpol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/61414227085_295x200.jpg)
Wisma Putra still verifying asylum seeker, Ali's 'arrest' by Interpol
Wisma Putra is still trying to verify the information about political activist Ali Abdul Jalil being detained by Interpol.
Sat Dec 13 2014
![Asylum bid to political activist reflects the country's situation: Ambiga Asylum bid to political activist reflects the country's situation: Ambiga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/41418314448_295x200.jpg)
Asylum bid to political activist reflects the country's situation: Ambiga
Former Bar Council president Datuk Ambiga Sreenavasan said an asylum bid to political activist Ali Abd Jalil is a reflection of the real situation facing Malaysia.
Fri Dec 12 2014
![Ali Abdul Jalil, Alvin Tan ordered to surrender passports Ali Abdul Jalil, Alvin Tan ordered to surrender passports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/51418021821_295x200.jpg)
Ali Abdul Jalil, Alvin Tan ordered to surrender passports
The government had ordered political activist Ali Abdul Jalil and controversial blogger Alvin Tan to surrender their passports to the Immigration Department or nearest Malaysian Mission.
Thu Dec 11 2014
![Alvin-Ali will not be able to 'run' if their citizenship were not revoked: Dr Azmi Alvin-Ali will not be able to 'run' if their citizenship were not revoked: Dr Azmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/51418021821_295x200.jpg)
Alvin-Ali will not be able to 'run' if their citizenship were not revoked: Dr Azmi
The decision not to revoke the citizenship of the controversial blogger Alvin Tan and political activist, Ali Abdul Jalil proved the governments maturity in the eyes of the world.
Wed Dec 10 2014
![Malaysia has no extradition plans for Alvin Tan, Ali Abdul Jalil Malaysia has no extradition plans for Alvin Tan, Ali Abdul Jalil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/51418021821_295x200.jpg)
Malaysia has no extradition plans for Alvin Tan, Ali Abdul Jalil
The government does not intend to extradite controversial blogger Alvin Tan and political activist Ali Abdul Jalil to Malaysia to face legal action.
Wed Dec 10 2014
![Decision on Kassim Ahmad's application to challenge Jawi's action is set for Dec 19 Decision on Kassim Ahmad's application to challenge Jawi's action is set for Dec 19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/71392098933_295x200.jpg)
Decision on Kassim Ahmad's application to challenge Jawi's action is set for Dec 19
The High Court here set Dec 19 for a decision on an application by former social and political activist Dr Kassim Ahmad to obtain a judicial review to quash a decision by FT Syarie Prosecution.
Tue Nov 18 2014
![Former political activist Kassim Ahmad charged with insulting Islam Former political activist Kassim Ahmad charged with insulting Islam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/71392098933_295x200.jpg)
Former political activist Kassim Ahmad charged with insulting Islam
Former political and social activist Dr Kassim Ahmad pleaded not guilty in the Syariah High Court here Thursday to insulting Islam and not complying with religious authorities.
Thu Mar 27 2014
![Political activist admits to delivering letter of assemblyman's resignation Political activist admits to delivering letter of assemblyman's resignation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-10/41382874333_295x200.jpg)
Political activist admits to delivering letter of assemblyman's resignation
A man in his 60s admitted that he was hired by a man whom he does not know to send the letter to the Perak DUN office after attending a political meeting.
Fri Feb 07 2014
![Thai political activist shot and wounded Thai political activist shot and wounded](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-01/81390382055_295x200.jpg)
Thai political activist shot and wounded
A local leader of the pro-government red-shirt movement was shot by unidentified people in a pick-up truck.
Wed Jan 22 2014
Hong Kong activist jailed for burning Chinese flag
A prominent Hong Kong political activist has been jailed for nine months for burning the Chinese and city flags during a protest.
Fri Feb 08 2013