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Malaysia Muslim Women Caning – Cane First, Talk Later

It is difficult at times to understand what the Malaysian leaders are thinking.  Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein’s recent announcement that Malaysia has started on the path of caning Muslim women for offenses under Syariah law came as a complete surprise to a nation that was eagerly waiting to see if Malaysian model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno [...]

Malaysia – Reactions To Allah Ruling

So how did Malaysian Muslims react to the New Year’s eve High Court ruling by  Judge Lau Bee Lan that the Roman Catholic’s weekly, The Herald, can continue to use the word “Allah” in its publication? 

First, the Prime Minister’s Department said it will, in cooperation with the Home Ministry, appeal against the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision. [...]

Kartika’s Caning – Sisters In Islam Intervenes

Poor Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno!  She must be wondering what does it take to get over her caning case quickly.  She has publicly accepted the caning sentence imposed by an Islamic court in Malaysia for drinking alcohol.  She admitted to her offense. She pleaded to be caned publicly so that other Muslims can learn and be educated [...]