Man’s suit to be named a Christian moved to Shah Alam High Court

Man’s suit to be named a Christian moved to Shah Alam High Court

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V Anbalagan

The challenge questions the legality of religious identification on MyKad and the jurisdiction of shariah courts.

Shameer PV initiated proceedings in the Selangor shariah court, seeking recognition of his Christian faith, but his application was dismissed in January after 72 sessions. (Reuters pic)

KUALA LUMPUR:

The High Court here has allowed an application by the Selangor government to transfer a constitutional challenge involving freedom of religion to the Shah Alam High Court.

The challenge was brought by Shameer PV, a 34-year-old legal researcher and law graduate, who claims that his constitutional right to profess Christianity has been infringed, despite having identified himself as a Christian since the age of 18.

Apart from the state government, Shameer has named the federal government and the Selangor Islamic religious council as defendants.

He contends that the word “Islam” has appeared on his identity card since he was 12, pursuant to a regulation introduced under the National Registration Act in 2000.

He argues that the legislation violates Article 11(1) of the Federal Constitution, which guarantees every person the right to profess their chosen religion.

In 2018, he initiated proceedings in the Selangor shariah court, seeking recognition of his Christian faith. However, after 72 sessions, his application was dismissed in January 2026.

The shariah court also directed the relevant Selangor state departments and religious authorities to guide and control his practice of Islam.

On July 6, Shameer filed an originating summons in the Kuala Lumpur High Court, seeking a constitutional determination by the Federal Court on two questions.

The first is whether identifying individuals as Muslims on their identity cards violates freedom of religion, and the second is whether shariah courts have jurisdiction to determine the religious affiliation of individuals who do not profess Islam.

He is also seeking declarations that the regulation is unconstitutional and that the shariah court proceedings against him are void.

His application further concerns the legal recognition of his marriage to his Christian wife and his status as the father of their child.

Bar files fresh legal challenge against Najib’s house arrest

 

Bar files fresh legal challenge against Najib’s house arrest

Bar files fresh legal challenge against Najib’s house arrest

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Applicant seeks to quash the Sept 18 Federal Territories Pardons Board proceedings; leave application to be heard tomorrow.

The Malaysian Bar is seeking an order of certiorari to quash the FTPB proceedings held on Sept 18, along with any related decisions, orders or arrangements facilitating Najib Razak’s house arrest.

KUALA LUMPUR:

The Malaysian Bar has filed a fresh legal challenge against the decision allowing former prime minister Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his SRC International prison sentence under house arrest.

In a judicial review application filed in the High Court yesterday through the law firm Amir & Rajpal Ghai, the Bar is seeking leave to challenge the proceedings, decisions and actions of the Federal Territories Pardons Board (FTPB) relating to the house arrest arrangement dated Sept 18.

Among the reliefs sought is an order of certiorari to quash the FTPB proceedings held on that date, along with any related decisions, orders or arrangements facilitating Najib’s house arrest.

The Bar is also seeking declarations that the proceedings and subsequent steps taken by government departments to implement the arrangement are unlawful, unconstitutional and void.

It further wants Najib barred from submitting fresh applications for a pardon, reprieve, respite or variation of his sentence until all pending criminal cases against him have been finally disposed of, and he has publicly accepted responsibility for his convictions and expressed remorse.

The Bar is also seeking an order to prevent the FTPB from considering any such application until these conditions are met.

It wants the court to suspend the implementation of the house arrest arrangement and any preparatory steps pending the final disposal of the judicial review. However, this particular relief appears to have been overtaken by events.

The Bar’s ex-parte application for leave is scheduled to be heard tomorrow before High Court judge S Indra Nehru.

A senior federal counsel will represent Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar in the proceedings.

The substantive judicial review can proceed only if the court grants leave. Bar Council secretary R Jayabalan has filed an affidavit in support of the application.

The latest challenge comes ahead of the Court of Appeal’s Jan 7 decision on a separate appeal by the Bar against the FTPB’s January 2024 decision to reduce Najib’s prison sentence and fine.

A three-member bench comprising Justices Lim Chong Fong, Azhahari Kamal Ramli and Leonard David Shim heard the appeal on July 31, following the High Court’s refusal to grant leave for judicial review.

Najib, 73, arrived at his home in Jalan Langgak Duta, Taman Duta, yesterday to serve the remainder of his six-year prison sentence in the SRC International case.

He had been incarcerated at Kajang prison since Aug 23, 2022.

In January 2024, the then Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, halved Najib’s 12-year prison sentence and reduced his RM210 million fine to RM50 million under a royal pardon.

In September 2026, the current Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, granted Najib a further conditional pardon, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028.

The RM50 million fine was subsequently paid by Umno using funds raised through a public crowdfunding exercise.

“I’ve stepped down, what about you?” – Anthony Loke Challenges BN MPs Who Keep Criticising PMX & Unity Govt

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“I’ve stepped down, what about you?” – Anthony Loke Challenges BN MPs Who Keep Criticising PMX & Unity Govt


11 Nov 2026 • 9:26 AM MYT

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DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke Siew Fook has challenged Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs who continue to criticise Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to resign from their Cabinet positions if they disagree with the current administration.

Speaking at a ceramah in Melaka last night (10 November), Loke called on disgruntled ministers and political leaders to demonstrate collective responsibility by stepping down if they no longer support the current administration, as reported by Utusan Malaysia.




“I’ve already done so, what about you?” Loke calls out Cabinet hypocrisy

The bold challenge comes immediately after Loke himself officially resigned from his post as Minister of Transport, choosing to step aside in line with his principled stance following a High Court ruling regarding former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Loke then questioned the integrity of coalition partners who openly attack government policies, question ministerial budget allocations, and criticise the Prime Minister day and night while simultaneously attending weekly Cabinet meetings.


“If you’re not satisfied, leave. If you don’t agree with the Prime Minister, resign. I have already done so. What about you, my friend?



“Every day you express disagreement, while your party attacks the Prime Minister day and night, claiming various things are wrong. Yet, you still remain in the government,” he added, asking what these leaders truly intend to achieve by sitting in Cabinet meetings chaired by Anwar every Wednesday and Friday.


Official resignation statement

Loke’s fiery rally speech followed an official Facebook statement he released on 10 November 2026, announcing his immediate departure from the Ministry of Transport (MOT).

In his official statement, Loke explained that his resignation was effective immediately following the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision allowing Najib to serve house arrest, staying true to a public stance he had previously declared.





“Following the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision today for Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to serve house arrest, and in line with the position I announced last Friday, my resignation as Minister of Transport takes effect immediately.

This decision holds firm to the principles and stance that I have previously explained.

I record my sincere appreciation to YAB Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the trust and mandate given to me to serve in his Cabinet since December 2022.


I also express my heartfelt thanks to the top management and all staff of the Ministry of Transport for their commitment and cooperation throughout my tenure leading MOT.

I will extend my full cooperation to ensure the transition of duties runs smoothly, and that all responsibilities and initiatives of the ministry continue to be executed for the benefit of the rakyat.”

He expressed his deep gratitude to Anwar Ibrahim for trusting him to serve in the Cabinet since December 2022, while thanking the management and staff at MOT for their dedication.

Loke assured the public that he will cooperate fully to ensure a smooth transition of duties so ongoing ministry initiatives for the rakyat remain unaffected.

“I was supposed to step down” – Hannah Yeoh Says Anthony Loke Paid the Price for Wanting to Fulfil Promises to M’sians

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“I was supposed to step down” – Hannah Yeoh Says Anthony Loke Paid the Price for Wanting to Fulfil Promises to M’sians


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Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook has officially stepped down from his position, following his earlier promise to do so as a matter of principle after the High Court’s ruling involving former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

We previously reported that Loke had announced his resignation as Transport Minister, effective immediately following the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision allowing Najib to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.






Hannah Yeoh says she was supposed to be the one stepping down

Following Loke’s resignation, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh has shared that she was actually supposed to be the one stepping down, not the DAP Secretary-General.




She explained that Loke had wanted them to fulfil their promises to the people and see through the work that was still unfinished.


“I was supposed to step down, but my Secretary-General wanted us to fulfil all our promises to the people and complete the work that was still unfinished. In the end, he was the one who paid the price,” she wrote in her Facebook post.




Anthony Loke challenges Barisan Nasional MPs

Loke also took aim at Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs who continue to criticise Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, challenging them to resign from their Cabinet positions if they disagree with the current administration.

He called on ministers and political leaders who are unhappy with the government to show collective responsibility by stepping down if they no longer support the administration.


Loke also questioned the integrity of coalition partners who openly attack government policies, question ministerial budget allocations and criticise the Prime Minister while still attending weekly Cabinet meetings.

Meanwhile, he assured the public that he would cooperate fully to ensure a smooth handover of duties, with ongoing ministry initiatives for the rakyat remaining unaffected.

 

Iranian Underground Missile Fortress Complex Unveiled in New Footage

Military Watch Magazine Editorial Staff

November-11th-2026

Iranian Officers Inspect Underground Missile Facility

New footage of an underground missile complex operated by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has provided new insight into the kinds of fortifications that are key to allowing Iran to sustain its long war with the United States, which has been ongoing since Washington initiated hostilities on February 28. The footage has shown an extensive arsenal of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and associated launch vehicles, highlighting the limitations of U.S.-led efforts to neutralise Iranian strike capabilities. Major General Ali Abdollahi, chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, and Brigadier General Seyed Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, were seen touring the facility and inspecting the armaments stored there. The unveiling comes amid renewed tensions with Washington and follows Iranian claims that missile production is increasingly being relocated to underground installations to protect the country’s arsenal and sustain manufacturing during wartime. 

Iranian Officers Inspect Underground Missile Base - X

The footage appears to show a substantial collection of medium-range ballistic missiles, with independent observers identifying several weapons as members of Iran’s Fattah and Kheibar Shekan missiles. The Fattah-1, unveiled in 2023, was presented by Tehran as a hypersonic missile capable of manoeuvring during flight, with the missile having first been combat tested against targets in Israel in June 2025 to respond to Israeli air strikes. The images also appear to show separate manoeuvrable re-entry vehicles alongside complete missiles, highlighting the advanced capabilities Iranian missiles have to alter their trajectories during the terminal phase of flight. Iran is thought to have first obtained manoeuvrable reentry vehicle technologies from North Korea in the 1990s, with North Korean expertise having also been key to allowing underground fortifications to be constructed across the country. 

Missiles and Launchers in Iranian Underground Missile Base - X

Among the most significant features of the facility is the apparent presence of different re-entry vehicle configurations. Analysts examining the footage noted that some missiles appeared to use conventional conical warheads, while other displayed components were assessed as manoeuvrable re-entry vehicles associated with newer Iranian ballistic missile designs. Such manoeuvrability can complicate interception by making a warhead’s trajectory less predictable than that of a conventional ballistic re-entry vehicle. Its effectiveness, however, depends on the vehicle’s available energy, control authority, guidance accuracy and the performance of the defending interceptor. The complex also shows transporter-erector-launchers and other vehicles used to support missile operations, with these mobile launchers relied on heavily to complicate an adversary’s efforts to locate and destroy missile forces before they can fire.

Images Allegedly Showing Iranian Fattah-2 Ballistic Missile Impacting Hardened Target in Israel

Iran’s underground missile network has been developed over several decades to protect weapons from air attack and preserve the ability to launch retaliatory strikes during a prolonged conflict. These installations, commonly described by Iranian officials as missile cities, can incorporate storage tunnels, transport routes and launch-support infrastructure beneath the surface. Their depth and construction make them extremely challenging to destroy through conventional airstrikes, particularly when entrances and ventilation systems are dispersed or reinforced. United States intelligence sources speaking to The New York Times in May confirmed that after three months of high intensity hostilities, Iran had retained approximately 70 percent of its missile arsenal, and had successfully restored operational access to 30 out of 33 missile facilities along the Strait of Hormuz, or 91 percent, and approximately 90 percent of underground storage facilities and launch pads, highlighting the difficulties U.S. forces had in targeting them.