Court allows Ramasamy's application to amend defence statement in suit by Zakir Naik
Zakir filed the suit in October last year claiming that Ramasamy had issued defamatory statements against him and linking him to the LTTE.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Muslim preachers urged to leverage on social media usage
He said with the present challenges faced by preachers, they needed to be IT-savvy to be able preach Islam more effectively.
Sun Dec 11 2016
Ustaz Kazim in stable condition, hospital says
Kazim was supposed to have given a ceramah organised by Lembaga Kemajuan Pertanian Kemubu (Kada) on Friday night.
Sat Feb 20 2016
Muslim preacher charged with sedition
Selangor PAS ulama wing's former committee member Wan Ji Wan Hussin was today charged with sedition for insulting the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Wed Sep 10 2014
Muslim preacher arrested under Sedition Act
Wan Ji had in the past spoken out against the country's religious authorities and criticised the Home Ministrys ban on the use of the word -Allah-.
Wed Sep 10 2014
PAS: Ustaz who insulted Hindus did so in his personal capacity
A Muslim preacher who had allegedly insulted the Hindu faith during a talk, did so in his personal capacity and has got nothing to do with PAS.
Thu Jul 31 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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