Saudi Arabia suspends tarawih prayers at Holy Mosques
Itikaf, the Islamic practice of secluding oneself in the mosque to pray, also has been cancelled at both mosques.
Tue Apr 21 2020
Makkah crane tragedy: Najib prays for the souls of Malaysian victims
Datuk Seri Najib Razak today prayed for the souls of the Malaysian pilgrims killed in the crane crash at Masjid al-Haram to be placed in heaven.
Mon Sep 21 2015
Rusiah's family thanks Tabung Haji for arranging funeral
The family of the late Rusiah Suar, 56, who died in the Makkah crane collapse tragedy, thanked Tabung Haji for arranging her funeral in the Holy Land.
Tue Sep 15 2015
Makkah tragedy: Fifth Malaysian haj pilgrim confirmed dead
Tabung Haji confirms the fifth and latest casualty as Zainun Taha, 69, from Maktab 90 Al Wafideen who hailed from Ampang, Selangor.
Mon Sep 14 2015
Makkah tragedy: Family relieved after receiving call from father
Noordin Wahab's son, Arif Rashdan, 18, says his father is in stable condition and is determined to perform the haj pilgrimage.
Sun Sep 13 2015
List of Malaysian pilgrims still missing in Makkah
Eight Malaysian haj pilgrims are still reported missing in the Holy land as of 5am Sunday, following the fatal crane collapse tragedy on Friday.
Sun Sep 13 2015
Makkah crane collapse: 'There was utter panic everywhere' - Witness
Astro Oasis reporter, Mohd Shafie Hashim witnessed the moment the crane collapsed in Masjid al-Haram in Makkah on Friday.
Sun Sep 13 2015
Daughters hopeful missing mother will be found safe
The daughters of Rusiah Suar, 56, say they last spoke to their mother was on Thursday.
Sun Sep 13 2015
Crane tragedy is Allah's test for Muslims, pilgrims say
Several pilgrims who have been spared their lives say many were taking photos of the sandstorm when the crane fell.
Sun Sep 13 2015
Families pray for safety of missing Malaysian pilgrims
Families of the Malaysian pilgrims who went missing after a crane collapsed onto the Grand Mosque could only pray that for their safety.
Sun Sep 13 2015
Crane collapse at Makkah's Grand Mosque
A massive construction crane crashed into Makkah's Masjid Al-Haram in stormy weather on Sept 11, 2015, killing more than 100 people.
Sat Sep 12 2015
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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