Depiction of Macron as Hitler tests France's tolerance for satire
Macron's personal lawyers and his party have now filed legal complaints alleging that the depictions were a public insult.
Sat Jul 31 2021
The Muslim World vs France's Emmanuel Macron
Muslim nations across the globe protest publications of a cartoon of Prophet Mohammad in France and remarks made by France's President Emmanuel Macron.
Sun Nov 08 2020
Extremism and Islamophobia mirror image?
Jason Loh says extremism mustn't give rise to Islamophobia.
Thu Nov 05 2020
Deja Vu in France: Change attitudes
Honest reflections upon its own misdeeds past and present are what we expect of the French state and society in 2020.
Mon Nov 02 2020
France's Macron seeks to calm tensions with Muslims
France was further shaken by a new incident, when an attacker armed with a sawn-off shotgun shot an Orthodox priest before fleeing.
Sun Nov 01 2020
Government urged to review contract for supply of military equipment from France
The government is advised to review all contracts for the supply of military equipment from France.
Sat Oct 31 2020
New arrest after France church attack, security tightened
A new suspect is in custody Friday in the investigation into a gruesome attack by a Tunisian man who killed three people in a French church.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Prophet caricatures: Don't act above the law - Jakim
Such action could create disharmony among the country's multi-religious society.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Turkey hits at "Crusades" against Islam in cartoons row with France
President Tayyip Erdogan said that standing against attacks on the Prophet was "an issue of honour for us".
Thu Oct 29 2020
Turkey condemns French caricature featuring Erdogan
Turkish anger at the caricature added fuel to a row between Turkey and France about cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Charlie Hebdo: The Clashing of Free Speech, Faith and Respect
In France, many citizens staunchly defend secularism that separates the state and religion in the country.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Malaysia strongly condemns hate speech, defamation of Islam
Malaysia is committed to upholding freedom of speech and expression as fundamental human rights.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Caricature of the Prophet Muhammad: Malaysia disheartened about the incident - Dr Zulkifli
Dr Zulkifli says he believes that both countries have the same stance that acts of extremism and terrorism are not representative of any religion in the world.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Muslims call for French goods boycott to protest caricatures
The growing confrontation is raising political tensions between France and some Muslim-majority nations.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Teenager asked pupils to identify French teacher before beheading him
A photograph of the teacher's body, accompanied by a message claiming responsibility posted on Twitter, was discovered on the assailant's phone, found near his body.
Sun Oct 18 2020
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024