Tuan Ibrahim says polygamy permitted in Islam, not PAS’ teaching

KUALA LUMPUR: Polygamy is not the teaching of PAS but is permitted in Islam, says Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (pic). The PAS deputy president said it was disrespectful and rude for Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin to upload a posting on social media alluding that polygamy was a teaching of PAS. "He (Sim) has...

Appointments to Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment approved by PSD

KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Service Department (PSD) has approved appointments to the Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (pic). She said her ministry was informed of the approval on Tuesday (Oct 10). “The tribunal aims to provide an alternative platform to improve the legal system and to handle...

Hockey team finish fifth to earn place in Olympic qualifiers

IT was gloomy in the hockey camp, but the women still managed to see a little ray of light when they finished fifth by beating neighbours Thailand 2-1. That result at least earned them a place in the Olympic qualifiers. Inpa Kunjira put the Thais ahead in the fifth minute, but Hanis Nadiah Onn equalised in the...