
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

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025