Indonesia jails cleric for four years over spread of false COVID-19 information
The three-judge panel ruled that Rizieq Shihab had lied about his COVID-19 test result, which made contact tracing more difficult.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Indonesian court set to deliver verdict on hardline cleric accused of flouting COVID curbs
Rizieq Shihab is accused of breaching coronavirus curbs and inciting followers to attend mass gatherings after his return last year.
Thu May 27 2021
Indonesia bans hardline Islamic Defender's Front group
The ban could spark a backlash or force the group and its activities underground.
Wed Dec 30 2020
Indonesian cleric turns himself in for COVID-19 violations
He was accused of inciting people to breach pandemic restrictions by holding events with large crowds.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Six Rizieq Shihab followers shot dead by Jakarta police
Jakarta police today shot dead six followers of Rizieq Shihab, the leader of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) who has sparked several controversies since returning to Indonesia.
Mon Dec 07 2020
COVID-19: Indonesia records 3,807 new cases, concerns over Rizieq Shihab's rallies
Indonesia today recorded 3,807 new cases of COVID-19 infection within the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the republic thus far to 474,455.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Indonesian security forces, businesses brace for hardline Islamic protest
Thousands of protesters, led by the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), are expected to demand the resignation of the Jakarta governor, a Christian, over claims that he insulted the Koran.
Fri Nov 04 2016
Baseline profitability index 2015 ranks Malaysia sixth
Malaysia jumped five rungs from 11th in 2014 to the sixth position in this years Baseline Profitability Index, a ranking of destinations of attractiveness for foreign investors by FPI.
Mon Jul 13 2015
'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