Apex court nine-man bench hears legal challenge seeking to declare 20 Syariah criminal offences unconstitutional
The lawyer and her daughter want the court to declare 20 Syariah criminal offences as unconstitutional.
Thu Aug 17 2023
T'ganu passes Syariah Criminal Offences Amendment Enactment
The amendment includes Section 3A involving witchcraft and sorcery activities.
Thu Dec 01 2022
JAKIM's Syarak and Civil Law Technical Committee to improve syariah criminal laws
JAKIM will hold discussions with relevant parties in its efforts to improve syariah laws, especially those related to syariah criminal offences in the country.
Sat Feb 27 2021
Close proximity: Eight suspects nabbed in Labour Day eve operation
Two Indonesians were among eight people detained by the Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) in an anti-vice operation held on the eve of Labour Day in the Tampoi district.
Mon May 01 2017
Muslim men in Terengganu to face two-years jail for missing Friday prayers
Muslim men who do not perform Friday prayers in Terengganu will face a maximum fine of RM3,000 or two years' jail.
Fri Nov 25 2016
From June 1, fine or jail for Friday prayer truants in Kedah
From June 1, Muslims who fail to perform Friday prayers three times in a row can be fined not exceeding RM1,000 or jailed for up to six months, or both.
Mon May 11 2015
Johor Fatwa Committee to decide on action against errant resort operator
Johor Mufti Datuk Mohd Tahrir Samsudin said a decision would be made after detailed investigation was carried out under Section 7 (a) of the Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1997.
Mon Aug 12 2013