Tag Archive: Syariah

Sisters In Islam: Malaysia Not A Theocratic Dictatorship

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Women’s advocacy group Sisters in Islam (SIS) has told minister Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom that Malaysia is a democracy and not a theocratic dictatorship. The Muslim women’s rights NGO also said shariah laws are…
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Bolehkah Isteri Tuntut Cerai Daripada Suami Yang Dijatuhi Hukuman Penjara Lima Tahun?

  SOALAN Bolehkah isteri menuntut cerai daripada suami yang dijatuhi hukuman penjara lima tahun? Apakah keluarga suami wajib menanggung nafkah isteri jika dia berhasrat menunggu suami dibebaskan dari penjara? Bolehkah isteri menuntut nafkahnya yang tertunggak selama lima tahun itu apabila…
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Workers’ Party: Set Up Committee to Address Malay-Muslim Concerns

SINGAPORE – Mr Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap of the Workers’ Party yesterday called for the formation of a committee to address concerns of Malay-Muslims over how their loyalty to the nation is viewed. But in a swift rebuttal, Senior Parliamentary…
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Brunei’s Syariah Penal Code Order Starts 1 May 2014

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYsqIA6vAdI HIS Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam today announced that the enforcement of phase one of the Syariah Penal Code Order in Brunei will commence with effect from tomorrow, May 1, 2014. The first phase of…
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