Haj season this year attracts more than 1.8 million pilgrims
Pilgrims from 67 countries in Europe, the Americas, and Australia were permitted to register and book electronically.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Defying high prices, Muslim pilgrims head to Mecca for haj
More than 2 million haj pilgrims expected to attend the 2023 pilgrimage season this week in Mecca and Medina.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Masked haj pilgrims on Mount Arafat pray for COVID-free world
The pilgrims, dressed in white robes signifying a state of purity, had to observe social distancing and wear face masks on Mount Arafat.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Pakistani film explores social media's role in anger over blasphemy
'Swipe' is about a boy obsessed with a hypothetical smartphone app that allows people to vote on whether someone should be killed.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Cooperation with the enemy better than traitors - Hulu Kinta Assemblyman
Hulu Kinta State Assemblyman (ADUN) from PKR, Muhamad Arafat Varisai Mahamad has expressed his willingness to cooperate with political enemies.
Sun Dec 06 2020
United We Stand With Palestinians
Palestinians, prior and before the death of Yasser Arafat, had indeed been fighting amongst themselves. It is easy to assume that this is the true character of the Palestinians.
Sun Sep 13 2020
Ekuinas to share RM120 million of its gains via PNB for benefit of Bumiputera
Ekuinas' performance thus far has proven, the private equity model plays a positive role in generating economic growth.
Thu Sep 03 2020
U.S. couple, stranded by coronavirus in Gaza, returning to 'scary' Florida
The Arafats are finally heading home to Florida after being stranded in the Gaza Strip by coronavirus-related restrictions but fear they will now face a much greater health risk.
Wed Aug 12 2020
When a young Rohingya refugee speaks about hope and aspiration ...
Upon entering a Rohingya refugee camp in Balukhali, Bangladesh one is reminded of an animal farm. Rows and rows of barns and gunny sacks dot the area which now houses thousands of refugees who have be
Sat Feb 18 2017
Saudi Grand Mufti to skip annual hajj sermon
For the first time in 35 years, Grand Mufti Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh won't be delivering his annual hajj sermon on the day of Arafat.
Sat Sep 10 2016
Muslim pilgrims throng Arafat for peak of hajj
Many of the faithful camped at the foot of Mount Arafat where they slept, exhausted from their journey, and prayed despite the scorching sun.
Wed Sep 23 2015
French experts reaffirm conclusion that Arafat was not poisoned
French experts reexamining evidence have confirmed their earlier conclusion that the 2004 death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was not the result of poisoning, a prosecutor told AFP Monday.
Tue Mar 17 2015
Hamas trying 'to destroy' Palestinian unity: Abbas
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Tuesday accused the Islamist movement Hamas of trying "to destroy" efforts to broker national unity through a series of bomb blasts in Gaza last week.
Tue Nov 11 2014
A decade after dying, Arafat still divides Israelis
A minority in Israel look back fondly on the former Palestinian leader -- who died 10 years ago this week -- as the man who dared to sign an peace accord with the Jewish state.
Sun Nov 09 2014
Hajj pilgrims perform the wukuf at Mount Arafat
Tears flowed and prayers filled the air as the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage reached its zenith Friday for the wukuf at Mount Arafat.
Sat Oct 04 2014
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024