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Sisters In Islam Attacked For Not Being Islamic

Sisters In Islam (SIS) is one of Malaysia’s best known NGOs. It is a women’s advocacy group, and from its name, it is assumed to be a Muslim NGO championing the rights of Muslim women.  Or is it?  Now other Muslim activists have filed a suit against Sisters In Islam, accusing it of not being Islamic and [...]

Kartika Caning – No Hope For Historic First

In a way we can sympthasize with Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno.  When she was convicted by the Syariah High Court of drinking alcohol, she readily admitted her guilt, paid the RM5,000 fine, and was all prepared to receive 6 lashes of the cane as punishment.  Despite urgings by various parties, including government ministers, other politicians and women advocacy [...]

Kartika’s Caning – Sisters In Islam Explains Intervention

Those who have been following the caning case of Malaysian model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno already know that the Appeals Panel of the Syariah High Court has decided to proceed with her caning sentence.

This decision to proceed with the caning of Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno did not go down well with many parties, including women advocacy [...]

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 [...]