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.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, June 21 — The Federal Court’s ruling in the SIS Forum (Malaysia) case is being hailed as a landmark decision that upholds constitutional supremacy while clarifying the limits of religious authority, without diminishing the role of state Islamic...

By Media Selangor Team  SHAH ALAM, June 20 — The Selangor government will continue to monitor, identify, and take enforcement action against any individuals who practise religious liberalism and pluralism in the state. State executive councillor for Islam Dr Fahmi Ngah said such measures are...

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, June 19 — His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has expressed his disappointment and concern over parts of the Federal Court’s decision concerning women’s rights group SIS Forum (Malaysia) today. Selangor Islamic...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The Federal Court’s decision to allow an appeal by women’s rights group SIS Forum (Malaysia) against a fatwa issued by the Selangor Fatwa Committee, which had declared the organisation deviant from Islamic teachings, will be studied to ensure that the standing and authority of the fatwa institution remain safeguarded in the long term.

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, June 19 — Women's rights group Sisters in Islam (SIS) has won a more than decade-long battle against a fatwa issued by Selangor declaring the group "sesat" or deviant. The Federal Court, in a landmark decision today, ruled that the edict issued by the state's...

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, June 19 — Women’s rights group Sisters in Islam (SIS) has won a battle of over a decade against a fatwa issued by Selangor declaring the group “sesat” or deviant. The Federal Court, in a landmark decision today, ruled that the edict issued by the state...