Stifling the Amman Message
In any civilised society no one will resort to violence, or the threat of violence, to stifle the voices that one does not want to hear.
Tue Jul 16 2019
21 Syiah followers detained in Ulu Tiram
All of them, aged between 21 and 67, were arrested while attending an event to commemorate the death of Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussain, at the house, believed used as 'Hauzah Syiah'.
Sun Oct 01 2017
Muslims warned against deviationist teachings
The Muslim community in the state was today told to be wary of quarters trying to deviate them from the true teachings of Islam.
Wed Sep 20 2017
Kedah mufti department recommended an amendment on SOSMA
The state Mufti Department has proposed that the Security Offences Act (Special Measures) 2012 (SOSMA) be improved to curb the spread of Syiah teachings in the country.
Thu Aug 18 2016
Home Ministry bans three publications
Secretary-general Datuk Seri Alwi Ibrahim said the ban was imposed to prevent any attempt to infuse Syiah propaganda.
Wed Jun 01 2016
Syiah followers to face stern action - JAIS
The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has warned of stern action against those involved in Syiah ideology in the state as its teachings deviated from the true Islamic faith.
Sun Oct 25 2015
Home Ministry bans four Faisal Tehrani's books
The books have been found to have contained Syiah elements and contravened the teachings of the Sunnah Wal Jamaah.
Tue May 05 2015
Police continue to monitor militant activities in Terengganu
The state police chief said they were monitoring the deviant teachings of Syiah as well as connections to the Islamic State group.
Thu Jan 29 2015
Second wave of Syiah movement detected
The second wave of a movement spreading Syiah teachings and linked to extremists has been detected to be active of late.
Wed May 21 2014
Malaysia recognises Iran because of sovereignty, not Syiah faith
Malaysia recognises Iran because of its sovereignty but this does not mean that the country follows the Syiah faith.
Tue Dec 24 2013
Actions against syiah practitioners not based on individual, political party - Jamil Khir
Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom Actions against Syiah practitioners in the country are taken because they have violated the ruling made by the National Fatwa in 1996.
Tue Dec 17 2013
Home Ministry to present solid evidence linking Mat Sabu with Syiah to JAKIM
The Home Ministry will present all solid evidence linking PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu with Syiah to the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) for further action.
Sun Dec 15 2013
Selangor, Perak, Johor has the most Syiah followers, says JAKIM
The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has identified 1,500 Syiah practitioners across the country, with the most active being in Selangor, Perak and Johor.
Sat Dec 14 2013
Syiah: Home Ministry urges Mat Sabu to prove he had no links
The Home Ministry has urged PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu to come forward and prove that he does not have any links with the Syiah Islamic sect.
Sat Dec 14 2013
Syiah teachings deviate from true Islamic faith, says JAKIM
The Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has stressed that all branches of Syiah teachings deviate from the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah Islamic faith (Sunni Islam) practised in this country.
Fri Dec 13 2013
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024