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Kartika Caning – Resolution Possible Within A Month

In December last year, Malaysian model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno pleaded with the authorities: “Don’t leave me in limbo“.  This was in reference to the long wait for the caning sentence imposed by the Syariah Court for drinking alcohol, with no certainty that it will be carried out.  Now, it seems that her plea will be [...]

Allah Ruling – To Appeal Or Not?

By now you must have known that High Court Judge Lau Bee Lan has released her written judgment in allowing the Roman Catholic newspaper, The Herald, to use the word “Allah” in its publication.  The Allah ruling on New Year’s Eve has polarized the Muslim community in Malaysia.  Now there is an added controversy – to go ahead [...]

Malaysia – Government Filed Appeal On Allah Ruling

On Monday, the Home Ministry filed an appeal to the Court of Appeal against the ruling by High Court Judge Lau Bee Lan allowing the Roman Catholic’s magzine, The Herald, to use the word “Allah” in its publication. This was followed by a separate application filed with the Kuala Lumpur High Court for a stay of [...]

Kartika Caning – Attorney General: “Justice Hurried Is Justice Buried”

Ever wondered what is happening to the caning case involving Malaysian model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno who was sentenced by a Syariah Court to a fine of Rm5,000 and 6 lashes of the cane for drinking alcohol? The appeal panel of the Syariah High Court had already ruled that the caning sentence should proceed. So what’s [...]