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
Raja Permaisuri Agong attends World #QuranHour 2023
Surah Al-Insan became the surah of choice for this year's edition which is held simultaneously around the world today.
Thu Apr 13 2023
Muslims in 70 countries participate in World #QuranHour 2022
Muslims in around 15,000 locations in 70 countries recited the Quran, during the 7th World #QuranHour programme.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Raja Permaisuri Agong attends World #QuranHour
The 7th World #QuranHour brings the mission of Surah Al-Sajdah with the title 'The World Prostrates"
Tue Apr 26 2022
#QuranHour: PM urges mosques, suraus and individuals to interact with Al-Quran
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Yaakob has called on mosques, suraus and individuals to 'interact' with the Al-Quran for an hour starting 12 noon, tomorrow at their respective locations.
Mon Apr 25 2022
World #Quranhour targets 100 million views on tv, digital platforms
World #QuranHour is expected to gain 100 million viewership on television and digital platforms this year.
Wed Apr 21 2021
The inaugural 'World #QuranHour'
Muslims from across the globe simultaneously recited holy verses from the Quran in conjunction with the inaugural 'World #QuranHour' event.
Sun Sep 11 2016
'World #QuranHour' reverberates around the globe
Muslims from across the globe simultaneously recited holy verses from the Quran for one hour today in conjunction with the inaugural 'World #QuranHour' event.
Sun Sep 11 2016
Actor Rosyam Nor walks 47km to promote World #QuranHour
His walk starts from the Karangkraf Complex in Shah Alam and ends at the IIUM Gombak campus.
Thu Sep 08 2016
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
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