PUTRAJAYA, June 21 — The appeal by Sisters in Islam (SIS) Forum (Malaysia) does not concern the substantive beliefs in the religion of Islam, its mandates or doctrines relating to the Islamic faith but relates to the exercise of legal powers by certain state authorities, says the Federal Court in its judgment.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 5 — The government is set to develop a specific formula to be used by Shariah courts in determining alimony rates for children of divorced parents.

PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — The Shariah court is not inferior to civil courts as both are recognised under the Federal Constitution, said a Federal Court judge in his judgment in a conversion case.

ALOR SETAR, March 4 — The Sultan of Kedah Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah has urged the government to review the structure of Syariah Courts, such as its hierarchical system to provide more space for justice to the relevant parties.