Melaka to Establish Main Syariah Court by End of 2025
Melaka aims to launch a Main Syariah Court in 2025 to strengthen its Islamic judicial system, involving reforms to court procedures and judicial appointments that require State Assembly approval.
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Tabung Haji Hibah Payments During Deficit Years Were Legally Valid, Says FT Mufti Department
Malaysia's Federal Territories Mufti Department has issued a religious ruling affirming that profit distributions made by Tabung Haji to depositors during deficit years between 2014 and 2020 were legally valid under Islamic law and need not be returned.
Kelantan's New Syariah Criminal Law Introduces Restorative Justice and Tougher Penalties
Kelantan's State Legislative Assembly has unanimously approved the Syariah Criminal Offences Bill 2026, introducing restorative sentencing, compoundable offences, and enhanced penalties for religious offences.
Unregistered Marriages Pose Serious Risks to Children's Rights and Family Security, Says Religious Affairs Minister
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has highlighted the grave consequences of unregistered marriages, warning that children face obstacles accessing birth certificates, education and healthcare. He urged couples to regularise their unions.
PAS Must Take Allegations Against DAP and PH to Court, Says Amanah
Amanah has called on PAS to pursue its allegations against DAP and Pakatan Harapan through the courts, challenging the party to provide concrete evidence of claimed threats to Malays, Islam, and the Federal Constitution's religious provisions.
Syariah Court Launches Fast-Track Dispute Resolution Centre to Accelerate Case Settlements
Malaysia's Federal Territories Syariah Court has opened its Sulh Centre with a fast-track service designed to resolve disputes in hours rather than months, achieving a 90% settlement success rate in 2024.
Sabah Passes Landmark Muslim Succession and Native Courts Legislation
Sabah's parliament has approved two significant bills reforming Islamic inheritance law and native customary courts, introducing systematic frameworks and merit-based judicial appointments while preserving indigenous legal traditions.
Cabinet Moves to Mandate Compensation for Road Crash Victims, Drawing Support from Religious Affairs Ministry
Malaysia's Cabinet has agreed in principle to amend the Road Transport Act 1987 to require courts to order road crash offenders to pay compensation to victims and their families, addressing a long-standing gap in victim protection.