"Malaysia's Federal Court Invalidates Kelantan Shariah Provisions"

Malaysia's top court declared more than a dozen Islamic laws enacted by the state of Kelantan unconstitutional, including provisions criminalizing sodomy, incest, gambling, sexual harassment, and desecration of places of worship. The court's 8-1 decision could impact similar sharia laws in other parts of the country, as it ruled that the state had no authority to enact laws covering matters under the federal list. The case has sparked controversy and protests, with some conservative Muslim groups fearing it could undermine Islam or the sharia courts in Malaysia.