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Pope wraps up Mongolia trip, says Church not bent on conversion

Pope wraps up Mongolia trip, says Church not bent on conversion

The historic trip took on international connotations because of Pope Francis' overtures to its neighbour China over freedom of religion.
Mon Sep 04 2023
It makes no sense to ban the headscarf - CENBET

It makes no sense to ban the headscarf - CENBET

Local hotel operators should be more flexible in imposing dress code for their employees. Islam is a major religion in this country and it makes no sense to ban the headscarf.
Tue Nov 14 2017
Diplomats in Sri Lanka urge govt action against anti-Muslim attacks

Diplomats in Sri Lanka urge govt action against anti-Muslim attacks

Diplomats on Thursday condemned violence against Muslims in Sri Lanka and urged the government to uphold minority rights and freedom of religion.
Fri Jun 02 2017
Merkel says migrants must respect tolerance, German laws

Merkel says migrants must respect tolerance, German laws

Chancellor Angela Merkel said refugees in Germany must respect tolerance, openness and freedom of religion, while senior members of her party called for a ban on foreign funding of mosques.
Mon Apr 03 2017
Obama to visit US mosque to counter Republican rhetoric about Muslims

Obama to visit US mosque to counter Republican rhetoric about Muslims

In the trip to the Islamic Society of Baltimore, the US President wants to highlight the American right to freedom of religion for all, including Muslims.
Wed Feb 03 2016
Respect other religions for others to respect ours - Zahid

Respect other religions for others to respect ours - Zahid

Malaysians should respect the religions of one another to ensure their own religion is respected, the Deputy Prime Minister says.
Mon Dec 28 2015
We don't 'bribe' for people to convert to Islam - Harussani

"We don't 'bribe' for people to convert to Islam" - Harussani

The freedom of religion in the Constitution is understandably is the issue of individual rights and does not apply to the teachings of Islam, said Perak Mufti Tan Sri Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria.
Tue Dec 09 2014
German-Muslim scholar calls for greater individual rights in freedom of religion

German-Muslim scholar calls for greater individual rights in freedom of religion

How a person practices his or her religion is an individual right, said German-Muslim scholar Professor Dr Harry Harun Behr.
Fri Jul 04 2014
'Freedom of religion means freedom to leave Islam'

'Freedom of religion means freedom to leave Islam'

Having freedom of religion also means freedom to choose ones faith or to leave a religion, even if that person was a Muslim, say panelists in a Bar Council forum.
Mon Jul 08 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'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?

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

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

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

[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

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’ 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

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

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, 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