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New Straits Times
08-07-2025
- New Straits Times
TikToker fined RM1,800 for cross-dressing in livestream
MELAKA: A male TikTok personality known online as Melinda B was fined RM1,800 by the Syariah Lower Court here after pleading guilty to charges of cross-dressing and behaving in a manner resembling a woman during a livestream in the early hours of Monday. The 25-year-old, whose real name is Muhammad Hakim Noraji, admitted to two offences under Section 72 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Melaka) Enactment 1991, which prohibits men from imitating the appearance or mannerisms of women in public without valid reason. The offences were committed between midnight and 3am on June 10 at two locations — the A Famosa building and in front of the Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI) building along Jalan Kota, Sinar Harian reported. Judge Amirrudin Abdul Latip fined Muhammad Hakim RM850 for the first offence and RM950 for the second, with one month's imprisonment in default. The fines were paid. The prosecution was led by Syariah prosecutor Ahmad Faizul Ashar. The accused was unrepresented. According to the Melaka Islamic Religious Department (Jaim), Muhammad Hakim was arrested while livestreaming on TikTok dressed in women's clothing — including a purple blouse, women's footwear, earrings, and a hair bun wig. Jaim director Datuk Md Azhan Samat said officers from the department's enforcement division moved in around 1.30am after receiving a public complaint. "He was still wearing the same outfit when our officers apprehended him," he said. The arrest and subsequent court proceedings have attracted wide attention online, as the influencer is known for content in which he dresses and acts like a woman. Jaim said that the individual was not employed in any official entertainment capacity.
New Straits Times
08-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Selangor records 1,189 Syariah maintenance order violations since 2022
SHAH ALAM: Selangor, through the Selangor State Family Support Division, received 1,189 complaints of maintenance order violations between 2022 and May 31 this year. State Islamic Religious Affairs executive councillor, Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah, said 332 complaints were received in 2022, followed by 391 in 2023, 422 in 2024, and 44 as of May 31 this year. He said the state government, through the Selangor Syariah Judiciary Department (JAKESS) is currently drafting strategic cooperation opportunities with other agencies including the National Registration Department, Inland Revenue Board and financial institutions, to assist in tracing and seizing assets of those who defy maintenance orders. Among the outlined enforcement methods are the attachment of earnings orders, 'hiwalah' (garnishment orders), or the seizure and sale of assets belonging to parties who fail to comply with maintenance orders. This, he said, is an example of a more accurate, practical, and directly impactful mechanism compared to committal proceedings, which are punitive and involve imprisonment, but do not provide immediate financial benefit to the claimant. The state government, he added, is committed to strengthening and improving Syariah legislation, particularly in matters concerning maintenance, to ensure the rights of women and children after divorce are continuously protected. He was responding to a question from Meru assemblyman Mariam Abdul Rashid during the 15th Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting at the Selangor State Assembly building yesterday. Fahmi said one of the other ongoing efforts is a review and amendment of the Selangor Islamic Family Law Enactment, with the Selangor Islamic Religious Council working alongside JAKESS, Jais, academics, and Syariah legal experts to examine and propose changes to the Selangor Islamic Family Law Enactment 2003 to improve provisions related to the enforcement of maintenance orders. At the same time, he said, through engagement sessions, technical workshops, public forums, and legal impact assessments, all views and practical experiences from various perspectives are taken into account to ensure the proposed amendments are truly effective, comprehensive, and implementable. "This approach also ensures that the laws enacted are fair and meet the current needs of the Muslim community in Selangor," he said. He added that the selection of an accurate and efficient mechanism by those seeking maintenance, particularly former wives or child guardians, is one of the key factors in ensuring the effectiveness of maintenance order enforcement. "Failure to choose the right channel or mechanism can lead to delays, confusion, and ultimately undermine the rights of maintenance recipients. "JAKESS is always proactive in educating the public to understand and choose the most appropriate channel or mechanism to claim or enforce their rights. "The organisation of legal literacy programmes and awareness seminars regularly and annually is a manifestation of the state government's commitment to providing sufficient exposure and, in turn, increasing the success rate of maintenance order enforcement," he said.
The Star
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
S'gor govt proposes seizure of assets, withhold income of court-ordered "nafkah" defaulters
SHAH ALAM: Seizure of assets is among the mechanisms being considered by the Selangor government against husbands who evade and default on court-ordered 'nafkah' (financial support) maintenance. State Islamic Religious Affairs and Cultural Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah (pic) said other proposed measures include income withholding orders, garnishment orders, and the sale of property belonging to defaulters. "The selection of an appropriate and efficient mechanism by the party seeking maintenance, especially the ex-wife or children's guardian, is a crucial factor in ensuring the successful enforcement of maintenance orders. "Failure to choose the right channel or mechanism can cause delays, confusion, and ultimately jeopardise the rights of the maintenance recipient," he told the State Assembly on Monday (July 7). He was responding to an oral question from Mariam Abdul Rashid (PH-Meru) on efforts by the state government to strengthen state laws and enable stricter action against those who evade maintenance payments. Mohammad Fahmi said the state government, through the Syariah Judicial Department (JAKESS), is also exploring strategic collaboration opportunities with other agencies such as the National Registration Department, the Inland Revenue Board, and financial institutions to assist in the process of tracing and seizing the assets of individuals who have defaulted on maintenance orders. "The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS), together with JAKESS, the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS), academics, and Syariah legal experts, are currently reviewing and proposing amendments to the Islamic Family Law Enactment (Selangor State) 2003 to improve provisions related to the enforcement of maintenance orders," he said. He also told the State Assembly that 1,189 complaints of maintenance violations had been received by the Selangor State Family Support Division since 2022 until May 31 this year. - Bernama
Barnama
07-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Selangor Govt Proposes Seizure Of Assets, Withhold Income Of Court-ordered "Nafkah" Payment Defaulters
SHAH ALAM, July 7 (Bernama) -- Seizure of assets is among the mechanisms being considered by the Selangor government against husbands who evade and default on court-ordered 'nafkah' (financial support) maintenance. State Islamic Religious Affairs and Cultural Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah said other proposed measures include income withholding orders, garnishment orders, and the sale of property belonging to defaulters. "The selection of an appropriate and efficient mechanism by the party seeking maintenance, especially the ex-wife or children's guardian, is a crucial factor in ensuring the successful enforcement of maintenance orders. 'Failure to choose the right channel or mechanism can cause delays, confusion, and ultimately jeopardise the rights of the maintenance recipient,' he told the State Assembly today. He was responding to an oral question from Mariam Abdul Rashid (PH-Meru) on efforts by the state government to strengthen state laws and enable stricter action against those who evade maintenance payments. Mohammad Fahmi said the state government, through the Syariah Judicial Department (JAKESS), is also exploring strategic collaboration opportunities with other agencies such as the National Registration Department, the Inland Revenue Board, and financial institutions to assist in the process of tracing and seizing the assets of individuals who have defaulted on maintenance orders. "The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS), together with JAKESS, the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS), academics, and Syariah legal experts, are currently reviewing and proposing amendments to the Islamic Family Law Enactment (Selangor State) 2003 to improve provisions related to the enforcement of maintenance orders,' he said. He also told the State Assembly that 1,189 complaints of maintenance violations had been received by the Selangor State Family Support Division since 2022 until May 31 this year. -- BERNAMA
The Star
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Melaka first state to introduce 'lafaz taklik' document in Braille
MELAKA: Melaka has become the first state in the country to provide the "lafaz taklik' document in Braille for the visually impaired (PwD) community, as part of efforts to facilitate the process of declaring marriage agreement during their solemnisation. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusof said the initiative marks a significant step towards inclusive empowerment in Syariah legislation, as it not only allows PwD couples to fully understand their marriage vows, but also reflects the commitment of religious authorities and marriage institutions to ensure justice and inclusivity for all segments of society. "Congratulations to the Melaka Islamic Religious Department (Jaim) for its efforts to support the PwD community by diversifying initiatives that simplify procedures for them to understand and declare taklik through Braille. "This, in turn, serves as an example of how the values of Hijrah can be translated into reform and improvement, bringing religion and Islamic teachings closer to every level of society, regardless of ability or condition,' he said. He told reporters this after the state-level Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M celebration themed "Membangun Ummah MADANI' at Masjid Al-Hakeem, Kampung Tehel, here on Thursday night (June 26). The ceremony, officiated by Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam, also saw the launch of the Guidelines and Procedures for the Management of Marriage, Divorce and Reconciliation among Muslims in Melaka. Ab Rauf also said the state government has allocated RM86,000 to 12 recipients of the 1447H/2025M Maal Hijrah Awards in recognition of their contributions and service in strengthening the development of the Muslim community in the state. "The recipient of the Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Award received an umrah package worth RM10,000 and RM10,000 in cash, while the other 11 awardees each received a 'Pakej Kembara Ilmiah' worth RM3,000 and RM3,000 in cash,' he added.- Bernama
