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Shahidan, mufti taken to task
Islamic law is open for discussion and should not be confined to just a few, Women and Family Development Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said.
Islam allows the right to question, say groups
The right to question interpretations of Islam, even by religious scholars, is enshrined in the religion, Sisters in Islam said.
Perlis mufti: Court will decide
The question of justice does not arise when a man re-marries without the first wife#8217;s consent because the consent is not required under I>hukum syara#8217;/I(divine law), said Perlis mufti Datuk Mat Jahya Husein.
States need to standardise Islamic family rules, says Shahrizat
The Women and Family Development Ministry and the Perlis Government have agreed on the urgent need to standardise Islamic family laws following the controversy over the ruling on polygamy in the state.
Malaysia-S’pore issues take back seat at forum
The outstanding bilateral issues between Malaysia and Singapore were set aside yesterday as prominent women from both sides gathered here to discuss matters related to their gender development.
Group fears law may be more unjust towards women
Sisters in Islam (SIS) has called on the Government to form an inter-agency committee to review the draft standard Islamic family law that state governments have been told to gazette.
Add no-polygamy clause in marriage contract, says SIS
Sisters in Islam (SIS) is calling on Muslim women in Malaysia to be aware of the option of using their marriage contracts to stipulate that it is unacceptable for their husbands to be polygamous.
I didn’t raise issues to seek publicity, says Shahidan
Perlis Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim has denied that he was seeking cheap publicity when he raised the issues of polygamy and a 'curfew' proposal to be imposed on teenagers aged 18 and below.
FT syariah laws a guide
The Federal Territory syariah regulations will be used to standardise syariah laws in the country, said Women and Family Development Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil.
Syariah Court move wins praises
Women organisations and opposition leaders lauded the government's plan to appoint women judges in the Syariah Court to address complaints by women who are not satisfied with judgments passed by men judges.
