AWANI Tonight: GISB: Perlis issues fatwa labelling company a deviant sect
The Perlis State Fatwa Committee has declared the beliefs and teachings of Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISB) as deviant, becoming the first state to do so.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Tayamum not required to be performed on COVID-19 patients' body - Selangor Mufti
The dry ritual purification using purified sand or dust is not required to be performed on the remains of Muslim COVID-19 patients in S'gor.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Perak allows Friday, Aidilfitri prayer at mosques, surau
The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah has consented to Friday prayer to be held in mosques and surau in the state from tomorrow after getting the views of the State Fatwa Committee.
Thu May 14 2020
Fatwa: Penang PAS to submit memorandum to Agong
It had been consistent in asking the state government to withdraw a circular stating that in gazetting a fatwa by the State Fatwa Committee, it should first be referred to the Penang state exco.
Sun Jul 02 2017
Halal vaccine: Public urged not to be wary of immunisation
The people of Terengganu have been urged not to be wary as the state fatwa committee had ruled that all vaccine are halal.
Mon Jul 11 2016
Pahang Fatwa committee bans vaping among Muslims
The decision to ban vape among Muslims in Pahang was made by the state fatwa committee in a meeting on Monday.
Thu Jan 07 2016
Kedah to seek fatwa committee's advice on vape sales
The Kedah government will meet with the State Fatwa Committee to discuss whether or not it should ban the sale of electronic cigarettes (vape) in the state.
Mon Nov 30 2015
Is Islam really under siege in Penang?
Astro AWANI's Hafiz Marzukhi reckons there are those are making a mountain out of the molehill, with regard to a proposal by the Penang State Fatwa Committee that was leaked to the public.
Sun Oct 04 2015
Police will take action against Penang 'Red Rally' tomorrow
The rally apparently aims at urging the state government to rescind the ban against the use of loudspeakers in mosques and surau throughout Penang.
Thu Oct 01 2015
Ban on use of loud speakers in mosques except for prayer calls in Penang
Only the use of internal loud speakers are allowed for programmes and activities at the mosques and surau, the Penang State Fatwa Committee has decided.
Thu Oct 01 2015
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police
State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.
Fri Nov 29 2024