Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag A Malaysian man was whipped in a mosque for spending time alone with a woman, sparking dignity concerns.

flag In Malaysia, a 42-year-old man was flogged six times inside a mosque for spending time alone with a woman who was not his wife or relative, a crime known as "khalwat." flag This is the first time a Sharia court-ordered whipping has occurred outside a court setting in Malaysia. flag The incident took place in the conservative state of Terengganu and drew concern from the Malaysian Bar Association, which stated that such punishments strip individuals of their dignity.

40 Articles

Further Reading