Asila Jalil
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Azalina dares Pakatan to reintroduce clause preventing unilateral conversions
Clause 88A states that a child should remain in the religion he or she was raised in before one parent converted.
Najib denies calling for state of emergency on May 9
Former prime minister calls the allegation 'baseless' and says a peaceful transition of power did take place.
Only education can counter negative aspects of religion, says scholar
Muslim youth almost divorced from religious traditions, she says.
In new Malaysia, Islamic scholar urges openness on LGBT issues
It is 'litmus test' for one’s level of liberalism, says Ahmad Farouk Musa.
Activist questions police over lack of action on child bride case
Why hasn’t 41-year-old Kelantanese man been arrested, asks Hartini Zainudin.
Govt considering revamp of school exams
Education Minister Maszlee Malik says this is so that school graduates can enter university quickly.
Local academics must publish more journals to increase funding, says minister
Responsibility of lecturers and professors is to make masterpieces (karya agung), journals, and educational research, says Maszlee Malik.
No more white shoes for school uniforms next year
Education Minister Maszlee Malik has announced the new policy following feedback from parents.
Pakatan won’t deny that SST will have an impact, says Guan Eng
Finance minister admits that prices will rise although tax won't raise as much revenue compared with GST.
Sosma detainees need rehab
Many held under Security Offences (Special Measures) Act have no prior criminal record.
Police lack professionalism in Sosma cases, says law lecturer
Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 used as a punishment instead of a law to aid investigation.
States will be treated fairly when it comes to federal allocations, says Guan Eng
Lim Guan Eng says it is Pakatan's policy to ensure state govts are accorded fair treatment.
EPF top-up only for first wives of Muslim men, says Wan Azizah
DPM responds to PAS lawmaker's question on whether second, third wives are eligible for extra contribution.
Liew Chin Tong to be made deputy defence minister
Newly sworn-in senator will take oath of office at Istana Negara this evening.
LGBT should not face discrimination, says Mujahid
Minister in charge of Islamic affairs insists that all Malaysians are free and cannot be discriminated in the workplace.
