Kelantan approves new entertainment enactment bill draft with heavier fines

KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government has approved the draft of the Entertainment and Places of Entertainment Enactment Bill, which is set to be tabled in the next state legislative assembly session. Kelantan Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said that following a comprehensive review by a committee, the proposed bill aimed to repeal and...

Barcelona warns LGBTQ fans of possible ‘severe penalties’ while traveling in Saudi Arabia

Barcelona has warned fans to be “prudent and discrete” when traveling to Saudi Arabia for the team’s Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Osasuna on Thursday, urging spectators to “strictly respect the country’s customs and ways.” The advice, released on the Barça website Monday, also warned that people could face “severe penalties” for openly supporting the LGBTQ community. Same-sex sexual activity is...

Govt has not abandoned its reform agenda, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the fact that his own party members were free to openly question the government's policies and actions was a testimony that his administration has not abandoned its promised reform agenda. This came after CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour questioned him on recent criticism leveled by fellow...