
Exclusive: World Cup stadium stands will be alcohol free under Qatari curbs - Source
The World Cup is the first to be held in a Muslim country with strict controls on alcohol, presenting unique challenges for organisers.
Fri Jul 08 2022

A transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaks barriers
The madrasa is an important milestone for the LGBTQ community in the overwhelmingly fundamental Muslim country.
Mon Mar 22 2021

Female clerics declare fatwa on child marriage in Indonesia
Female clerics on Thursday issued an unprecedented fatwa against child marriage in Indonesia in a bid to stop young girls becoming brides in the world's most populous Muslim country.
Fri Apr 28 2017

Jakarta election exposes deep political, religious divide
Jakarta voters head to the polls to elect a governor for Indonesia's teeming capital after a campaign that incited political and religious tensions in the world's most-populous Muslim country.
Sun Apr 16 2017

Trump order halting some Muslim immigrants hits roadblock
Trump's order to restrict people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US hit a roadblock when a federal judge said stranded travelers could stay in the country.
Sun Jan 29 2017

Muslim Egyptian American singer never felt left out growing up in Oklahoma
Kareem Salama, the first American Muslim country music singer, says he never felt left out growing up in Ponca City, Oklahama.
Wed Feb 11 2015

Islamicity index: 32 non-Muslim countries ahead of Malaysia
Are we actually proud that we're the leading Muslim country in the recent Islamicity Index?
Thu Jun 12 2014

Islamicity Index: Malaysia leads other Islamic nations at 33
Not a single majority Muslim country made the top 25 and no Arab country is in the top 50 according to an Islamicity Index conducted by two scholars from George Washington University.
Wed Jun 11 2014

Wrong to call Malaysia a 'moderate Muslim country', NGOs tell Obama
In an 'intimate and candid' meeting with Obama yesterday evening, 10 NGO leaders had highlighted a slew of issues affecting the country.
Mon Apr 28 2014
9th WIEF to be held in London
The World Islamic Economic Forum will be held for the first time in a non-Muslim country this year.
Mon Apr 15 2013

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025