IGP looking into claims ‘Allah’ word seen on shoe sole, store denies claim

PETALING JAYA: Police will look into an allegation that the word "Allah" in Arabic script has been found on the sole of a shoe. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, when contacted, said police are looking into the matter. “I’m checking,” he said briefly on Sunday (April 7). Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh had said...

Dr Akmal arrested in KK

PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh was arrested in Kota Kinabalu on Friday (April 5). In a video posted on Facebook, Dr Muhamad Akmal is seen being whisked away by police in an SUV. “No fear, no surrender,” he is heard saying as he gets into the police car. In a Facebook post, he said...

Socks issue: Akmal’s hardline stance invites extreme behaviour, says Nik Nazmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh's hardline stance over the “Allah” socks issue has triggered extreme behaviour by others, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The PKR vice-president urged the Umno Youth chief to ease off on the controversial issue. "He continues to play on the issue of the socks with the word 'Allah' written on them as...

Syariah, civil courts should be equal, says Umno Youth chief

PETALING JAYA: It is about time the syariah and civil courts be equal, says the UMNO Youth chief. In a Facebook post on Sunday (Feb 11), Dr Akmal Saleh said that laws that were in place before British rule had used Islam as their reference point in their creation. "We urge all members of Parliament, be it...