![Muslims join World #QuranHour 2024 in Ramadan ‘final sprint’ Muslims join World #QuranHour 2024 in Ramadan ‘final sprint’](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712229643_QuranHour.jpg)
Muslims join World #QuranHour 2024 in Ramadan ‘final sprint’
About 4,000 congregants gather to recite the Quran at the National Mosque, held simultaneously at 5,193 locations across the country.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Cabinet Ministers extend condolences to family of Taib Mahmud Cabinet Ministers extend condolences to family of Taib Mahmud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708481924_fahmifadzil.jpg)
Cabinet Ministers extend condolences to family of Taib Mahmud
Fahmi Fadzil said Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud had contributed significantly to the development and modernisation of Sarawak.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud's remains brought to National Mosque Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud's remains brought to National Mosque](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708482257_TBtaibmahmudj.jpg)
Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud's remains brought to National Mosque
Tun Abdul Taib Mahmuddied at 4.40 am after about a week of receiving treatment at the hospital.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Lively air in Aidiladha celebration nationwide Lively air in Aidiladha celebration nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51688018194_TBFadillahYusof.jpg)
Lively air in Aidiladha celebration nationwide
In the nation's capital, Muslims both locals and foreigners performed prayers at the National Mosque.
Thu Jun 29 2023
![National Mosque imam dies due to heart complications National Mosque imam dies due to heart complications](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51628933441_TBTAKZIAH.jpg)
National Mosque imam dies due to heart complications
National Mosque imam Khisamudin Ismail died of heart complications at 4 am today at his residence in Kota Puteri, Batu Arang, Selangor. He turned 53 today.
Sat Aug 14 2021
![Former National Mosque Grand Imam named Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1443H Former National Mosque Grand Imam named Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1443H](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51628510052_tokohmaalhijrah.jpg)
Former National Mosque Grand Imam named Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1443H
Former National Mosque Grand Imam Tan Sri Syaikh Ismail Muhammad has been named the recipient of the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1443H/2021 award.
Mon Aug 09 2021
![PM Muhyiddin performs Aidiladha prayers at National Mosque PM Muhyiddin performs Aidiladha prayers at National Mosque](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626751943_TSMY.jpg)
PM Muhyiddin performs Aidiladha prayers at National Mosque
Muhyiddin joins a congregation of about 300 people to perform the Aidiladha prayer at the National Mosque.
Tue Jul 20 2021
![Maal Hijrah to be celebrated in new normal on Aug 19 - Zulkifli Maal Hijrah to be celebrated in new normal on Aug 19 - Zulkifli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597317738_DRZULKIFLI.jpg)
Maal Hijrah to be celebrated in new normal on Aug 19 - Zulkifli
The celebration would be held in the new normal, with a limited number of participants and according to the SOP set by the authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Thu Aug 13 2020
![CMCO: Police forced to block outsiders during Aidilfitri prayer at National Mosque CMCO: Police forced to block outsiders during Aidilfitri prayer at National Mosque](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61590293716_masjidnegara.jpg)
CMCO: Police forced to block outsiders during Aidilfitri prayer at National Mosque
There were attempts by a group of Muslims, including foreigners, to perform the prayer despite still under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).
Sun May 24 2020
![Friday prayers resume two months after MCO Friday prayers resume two months after MCO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71589526463_solat.jpg)
Friday prayers resume two months after MCO
Guards were stationed at the entrance of the National Mosque to ensure that visitors filled in their personal details and their body temperature were taken.
Fri May 15 2020
![Muslims pay tithes on final days of 2016 Muslims pay tithes on final days of 2016](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/61483022799_MawiPPZ.jpg)
Muslims pay tithes on final days of 2016
The public pay tithes at the last moment before the end of 2016 to qualify for individual income tax rebate for next year's tax assessment.
Fri Dec 30 2016
![Australia: Mosques open doors to encourage respect, understanding Australia: Mosques open doors to encourage respect, understanding](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41446190423_AustralianMosque.jpg)
Australia: Mosques open doors to encourage respect, understanding
The Open Day, supported by the Department of Social Services, is about community participation, understanding, inclusiveness and respect.
Fri Oct 30 2015
![Explain real meaning of Islam to counter violence, extremism, says Najib Explain real meaning of Islam to counter violence, extremism, says Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41444799787_NajibRazak.jpg)
Explain real meaning of Islam to counter violence, extremism, says Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today called on ulama and Muslim professionals to explain the real meaning of Islam to counter the idea of violence and extremism in the country.
Wed Oct 14 2015
![Haze: Jakim calls mosques, surau to hold solat hajat Haze: Jakim calls mosques, surau to hold solat hajat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71444050851_950x600.jpg)
Haze: Jakim calls mosques, surau to hold "solat hajat"
The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has called on all mosques and surau to perform the "Solat Hajat" (prayer of need) for the haze shrouding the country to not prolong.
Thu Oct 08 2015
![I feel guilty, I want to see imam, says man who slapped imam I feel guilty, I want to see imam, says man who slapped imam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41443604972_SHABIRAHMADKHAN.jpg)
"I feel guilty, I want to see imam," says man who slapped imam
Shabir Ahmad Khan have been ordered by the court to be sent to Hospital Bahagia in Tanjung Rambutan for a month-long psychiatric evaluation.
Wed Sep 30 2015
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025