Malaysia News » Kelantan News Malaysia » Kelantan » Religion: Malaysia’s Court System Struggles With the Rise of State-Level Theocracy
A recent Federal Court ruling has highlighted the tension between the Federal Constitution and Sharia laws passed by conservative state legislatures. Earlier this month, Malaysia’s apex court ...
News Malaysia » Kelantan » Religion: Malaysia's top court invalidates state's Islam-based laws on incest, sodomy and other offenses
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The court said that the state could not make Islamic laws on those topics because they are covered by Malaysian federal law. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s top ...
News Malaysia » Kelantan » Religion: Malaysia’s top court rules some Islamic laws in Kelantan unconstitutional
Malaysia’s top court has ruled that 16 Islamic laws in the northeastern state of Kelantan are unconstitutional in a landmark decision that could have major implications for the country’s legal system.
News Malaysia » Kelantan » Religion: Bikini-clad mermaid sales stunt in Malaysia triggers religious probe
Authorities in conservative Kelantan are investigating the viral cross-dressing video after online critics accused the men of mocking Islam A mermaid-themed sales gimmick has landed two drinks traders ...
News Malaysia » Kelantan » Religion: Misuse of religious institutions must be urgently curbed - Kelantan Mufti
KOTA BHARU - The public has been urged not to overlook any activities that could tarnish the image of Islam, including the use of pondok schools (traditional religious schools), madrasah and tahfiz ...