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Singapore court jails 'religious influencer' 27 years for sexually abusing two brothers he befriended at mosque

A self-proclaimed religious influencer in Singapore has been sentenced to 27 years and 10 months jail for sexually abusing two young brothers. He exploited their vulnerable family circumstances to gain trust before committing serious offences.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Perlis Mufti Wins RM250,000 Defamation Award Over GISBH-Related Posts

The Perlis Mufti has secured a RM250,000 defamation award from the High Court after successfully challenging Facebook posts that connected him to GISBH Holdings, marking a significant legal victory.

By Rajesh Kumar · 9 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

YADIM Backs Plan to Accredit Online Islamic Preachers

Malaysia's Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia has backed a government initiative to establish accreditation standards for Islamic preachers operating on social media, saying it will protect religious integrity online.

By Aisyah Razak · 16 Jul 2026 · 4 min read