Displaced Gaza student tries to study despite destruction of universities
The war has destroyed all 12 of the higher education institutions in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian official data.
Sat Aug 24 2024
Malaysian student detained in Egypt released - Saifuddin
A Malaysian student at Al-Azhar University who was previously detained by the Egyptian authorities was released on the evening of Sept 24.
Sun Sep 25 2022
Malaysian student at Al Azhar University held by Egyptian authorities - Saifuddin
A Malaysian student at Al Azhar University has been detained by Egyptian authorities, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sun Sep 18 2022
STAM: MOE, Al-Azhar in final stages of amending agreement - Radzi
The MOE and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Egypt, are in the final stages of amending the existing agreement in an effort to improve the implementation of the STAM curriculum and assessment.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Al-Azhar graduates perform noble duties as scholars - PM
Graduates of Al-Azhar in Malaysia have been entrusted to carry the Al-Azhar concept of 'Ummatan Wasata' (middle community) or 'Wasatiyyah' (moderate philosophy) in discharging their scholarly duties.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Analysts hail tabling of motion of confidence for Muhyiddin
The announcement by Muhyiddin concerning the tabling of a motion of confidence for him in Parliament next month is in line with the democratic practice, according to analysts.
Wed Aug 04 2021
EMCO in three locations in three states from April 29
EMCO at three locations in three states which have seen an upward trend of positive COVID-19 cases.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Syeikh Al-Azhar expresses gratitude for International Tokoh Maal Hijrah award
Sheikh Al-Azhar Al-Syarif, Sheikh Prof Dr Ahmad Tayyib thanked Malaysian government for conferring him the International Maal Hijrah award.
Thu Aug 20 2020
Parliament: Social distancing for Friday prayers to be maintained for time being
The social distancing rules among congregants performing Friday prayers will be maintained for the time being, according to Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.
Wed Jul 22 2020
COVID-19: Al-Azhar issues fatwa on gatherings for worship
The Council of Senior Religious Scholars of Al-Azhar on Friday have agreed that a gathering during an outbreak even for the purpose of worship constitute a contravention of the Shariah law.
Sat Apr 04 2020
Egypt's Al-Azhar University replaces head in apostasy row
Hosny had quit after being criticised for describing researcher Islam El-Behery, known for controversial interpretations of Islamic jurisprudence, as an apostate.
Sun May 07 2017
Student pleads for visa to complete Al-Quran Studies in Egypt
Nur Afiqah Elia Mohd Nazim,21, from Shah Alam, says she has studied for 14 months in Egypt and did not encounter any visa problem.
Mon Mar 06 2017
Pope and top imam embrace in historic Vatican meeting
Pope Francis met the grand imam of Cairo's Al-Azhar Mosque at the Vatican on Monday.
Mon May 23 2016
Azhar imam to urge tolerance in historic pope meeting
The deputy of Al-Azhar's grand imam in Egypt said on Sunday the top Muslim cleric will bear a message of tolerance when he meets Pope Francis in Rome.
Sun May 22 2016
Pope Francis to receive top Sunni imam at Vatican
For the first time ever, Al-Azhar's grand imam, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb will be meeting with Pope Francis at St Peter's next Monday.
Thu May 19 2016
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024