![Conversion case: Shariah courts not inferior to civil ones, says apex court judge Conversion case: Shariah courts not inferior to civil ones, says apex court judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655306226_TBMahkamahSyariah.jpg)
Conversion case: Shariah courts not inferior to civil ones, says apex court judge
The judge said Syariah Court has the jurisdiction to determine the woman's case as it is clearly an apostasy or renunciation case.
Wed May 15 2024
![Orang Asli mother loses appeal to set aside order to hand over child to ex-husband Orang Asli mother loses appeal to set aside order to hand over child to ex-husband](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690377692_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Orang Asli mother loses appeal to set aside order to hand over child to ex-husband
The Court said evidence showed that the father had de facto custody of the child for four years until she was taken away by the mother.
Thu Jan 18 2024
![533 underaged married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019 533 underaged married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/71548906316_Kahwin.jpg)
533 underaged married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019
Mohd Asri Mat Daud said the state govt retained the age of marriage without amendment at 18 for boys and 16 for girls.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![Govt to set up special committee to empower Shariah court - PM Govt to set up special committee to empower Shariah court - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41700545060_TBAnwarIbrahimj.jpg)
Govt to set up special committee to empower Shariah court - PM
Conference of Rulers gave consent to study ways to enhance powers of Syariah Court over Muslims and ensuring it does not affect non-Muslims.
Tue Nov 21 2023
![Court rejects woman's appeal in bid to renounce Islam Court rejects woman's appeal in bid to renounce Islam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Court rejects woman's appeal in bid to renounce Islam
The Court of Appeal ruled that only the Syariah Court has the exclusive jurisdiction to determine issues of renunciation.
Mon Aug 28 2023
![Emilia, SM Faisal to negotiate out of court settlement Emilia, SM Faisal to negotiate out of court settlement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678790022_FaisalSMNasimuddin.jpg)
Emilia, SM Faisal to negotiate out of court settlement
Emilia's lawyer said both parties intended to seriously settle out of court and requested the court to vacate today's proceeding.
Fri Mar 24 2023
![AGC files appeal over Maria Chin's leave to challenge Syariah Court's committal proceedings AGC files appeal over Maria Chin's leave to challenge Syariah Court's committal proceedings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661151787_TBmariachin.jpg)
AGC files appeal over Maria Chin's leave to challenge Syariah Court's committal proceedings
The AGC has filed an appeal against the High Court's decision in allowing Maria Chin Abdullah to challenge the Syariah High Court's decision over the committal proceedings against her.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![SM Faisal's ex-wife fails to challenge committal proceedings at Syariah Court SM Faisal's ex-wife fails to challenge committal proceedings at Syariah Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662376055_Emilia.jpg)
SM Faisal's ex-wife fails to challenge committal proceedings at Syariah Court
Emilia Hanafi failed to obtain permission from the court to challenge the jurisdiction of the Kuala Lumpur Syariah Court, which initiated committal proceedings against her.
Mon Sep 05 2022
![Maria Chin gets leave to challenge committal proceedings in Syariah Court Maria Chin gets leave to challenge committal proceedings in Syariah Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650870908_TBmariachin.jpg)
Maria Chin gets leave to challenge committal proceedings in Syariah Court
The judge granted Maria's request for a stay order of the committal proceedings pending disposal of the judicial review application.
Mon Aug 22 2022
![Matters on renunciation of Islam under Syariah Court's jurisdiction, not civil court - Judge Matters on renunciation of Islam under Syariah Court's jurisdiction, not civil court - Judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655214278_saman.jpg)
Matters on renunciation of Islam under Syariah Court's jurisdiction, not civil court - Judge
The High Court here has ruled that the civil court has no jurisdiction over matters involving persons seeking to renounce Islam as they come under the Syariah court.
Tue Jul 12 2022
![Businessman's ex-wife files judicial review challenging Syariah Court's decision Businessman's ex-wife files judicial review challenging Syariah Court's decision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655306226_TBMahkamahSyariah.jpg)
Businessman's ex-wife files judicial review challenging Syariah Court's decision
The former wife of a businessman has filed a judicial review application to challenge the Kuala Lumpur Syariah Court's jurisdiction which sentenced her to seven days in jail for contempt of court.
Wed Jun 15 2022
![Maria Chin gets seven days' jail for contempt of court Maria Chin gets seven days' jail for contempt of court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650870908_TBmariachin.jpg)
Maria Chin gets seven days' jail for contempt of court
Syarie Judge Mohamed Fouzi said Maria Chin's article has insulted and given a wrong impression of the Syariah Court institution to the public.
Mon Apr 25 2022
![Head of dept responsible for implementing court order on alimony payments - PSD Head of dept responsible for implementing court order on alimony payments - PSD](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649173190_DatukSeriMohdShaf.jpg)
Head of dept responsible for implementing court order on alimony payments - PSD
The head of the dept is responsible for taking action on any order, especially instruction on salary deduction that is decided by the Syariah Court against civil servants under their supervision.
Tue Apr 05 2022
![Divorce, alimony decision can be made simultaneously with agreement by both parties - Chief Syarie Judge Divorce, alimony decision can be made simultaneously with agreement by both parties - Chief Syarie Judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61469196327_MohdNaimMokhtar.jpg)
Divorce, alimony decision can be made simultaneously with agreement by both parties - Chief Syarie Judge
Mohd Na'im said it is recommended in Islam that couples who intend to file for divorce must find a way of reconciliation.
Fri Mar 25 2022
![Govt to propose Syariah Court divorces, alimony to be decided together - PM Ismail Sabri Govt to propose Syariah Court divorces, alimony to be decided together - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648039783_sidangmedia.jpg)
Govt to propose Syariah Court divorces, alimony to be decided together - PM Ismail Sabri
The government will propose that Syariah Court judges deliver divorce and alimony decisions simultaneously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Wed Mar 23 2022