![At least 121 people, mostly women, killed in stampede at India's Hathras At least 121 people, mostly women, killed in stampede at India's Hathras](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61719977071_stampede.jpg)
At least 121 people, mostly women, killed in stampede at India's Hathras
Authorities said the stampede occurred when a crowd of devotees started pushing towards the stage after an event to touch the preacher.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Ebit Lew trial: Witness denies flirting, having relationship with preacher Ebit Lew trial: Witness denies flirting, having relationship with preacher](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716270842_ebitlew.jpg)
Ebit Lew trial: Witness denies flirting, having relationship with preacher
The woman in her 40s said that she reached out to Ebit Lew solely to address family matters.
Fri May 24 2024
![Ebit Lew trial: Preacher still sent obscene messages during Ramadan - Witness Ebit Lew trial: Preacher still sent obscene messages during Ramadan - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716284362_EbitLew.jpg)
Ebit Lew trial: Preacher still sent obscene messages during Ramadan - Witness
The witness said that in addition to sending messages from early morning until night, Ebit Lew would also call her and use obscene language.
Tue May 21 2024
![Ramasamy pays RM1.52 million to Zakir - Lawyer Ramasamy pays RM1.52 million to Zakir - Lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71698900307_PRamasamyandZaki.jpg)
Ramasamy pays RM1.52 million to Zakir - Lawyer
Ex-Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy managed to pay a total of RM1.52 million to independent preacher Zakir Naik for defaming him.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![DPM Zahid proposes increase in allowance for contract preachers DPM Zahid proposes increase in allowance for contract preachers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696930135_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
DPM Zahid proposes increase in allowance for contract preachers
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi proposed for state religious councils and departments to increase allowance for their contract preachers.
Tue Oct 10 2023
![In Muslim-majority Indonesia, Islamic preacher under fire over unorthodox views In Muslim-majority Indonesia, Islamic preacher under fire over unorthodox views](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51690976821_TBPanjiGumilang.jpg)
In Muslim-majority Indonesia, Islamic preacher under fire over unorthodox views
Panji Gumilang was named a suspect by police, faces a maximum 10 years in prison if found guilt of blasphemy and hate speech.
Wed Aug 02 2023
![India hunts Sikh preacher who has revived calls for homeland India hunts Sikh preacher who has revived calls for homeland](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679399991_AmritpalSingh.jpg)
India hunts Sikh preacher who has revived calls for homeland
Police said they had stepped up their presence and suspended mobile internet services to prevent unrest.
Tue Mar 21 2023
![MAINPP to hold discussion with banned preachers on Monday MAINPP to hold discussion with banned preachers on Monday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670511399_UstazKazim.jpg)
MAINPP to hold discussion with banned preachers on Monday
MAINPP will hold a meeting with several preachers banned from holding lectures, sermons or knowledge gatherings in the state for not having teaching credentials.
Thu Dec 08 2022
![Freelance preacher pleads not guilty to another rape charge Freelance preacher pleads not guilty to another rape charge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41669873798_TBMAHKAMAH.jpg)
Freelance preacher pleads not guilty to another rape charge
A freelance preacher who pleaded not guilty to nine counts of committing rape, sexual assault and unnatural sex on a teenager two days ago, pleaded not guilty to raping the girl.
Thu Dec 01 2022
![Preacher charged with nine counts of rape, sexual assault Preacher charged with nine counts of rape, sexual assault](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71669704762_MuhammadFathiNaim.jpg)
Preacher charged with nine counts of rape, sexual assault
Muhammad Fathi, who has three wives and eight children was charged with nine charges of committing rape, sexual assault and unnatural sex.
Tue Nov 29 2022
![GE15: Ustaz Kazim withdraws for family sake GE15: Ustaz Kazim withdraws for family sake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667713731_UstazKazim.jpg)
GE15: Ustaz Kazim withdraws for family sake
Preacher Datuk Mohammad Kazim Elias withdrew as Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Larut parliament seat for the sake of his family.
Sun Nov 06 2022
![Celebrity preacher claims trial to sexually assaulting two teenage boys Celebrity preacher claims trial to sexually assaulting two teenage boys](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665561886_PUAzmandidakwaa.jpg)
Celebrity preacher claims trial to sexually assaulting two teenage boys
A celebrity preacher pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court today to five charges of sexually assaulting two teenage boys.
Wed Oct 12 2022
![Social media posting did not refer to Ebit Lew - Witness Social media posting did not refer to Ebit Lew - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664527022_TBEBITLEW.jpg)
Social media posting did not refer to Ebit Lew - Witness
A posting dated July 26, 2021 on social media by the first witness in Ebit Lew's sexual harassment trial, did not refer to the preacher.
Fri Sep 30 2022
![Woman shared screenshots of her conversation with Ebit Lew containing lewd pictures - Witness Woman shared screenshots of her conversation with Ebit Lew containing lewd pictures - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664243303_EbitLew.jpg)
Woman shared screenshots of her conversation with Ebit Lew containing lewd pictures - Witness
The trial of the sexual harassment case involving Ebit Lew began today with a motivational expert who helped a victim of sexual harassment involving the celebrity preacher taking the witness stand.
Tue Sep 27 2022
![Ebit Lew's sexual harassment trial begins tomorrow Ebit Lew's sexual harassment trial begins tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61645153907_EbitLewdidakwate.jpg)
Ebit Lew's sexual harassment trial begins tomorrow
The trial of preacher Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew, or Ebit Lew, on sexual harassment charges will be held from tomorrow until Sept 30 at the Tenom Magistrate's Court.
Mon Sep 26 2022