Pope Francis says climate change a common cause during Istiqlal Mosque visit
Pope Francis invites Muslims and Catholics to push global leaders to confront the dangers of climate change and extremism.
Thu Sep 05 2024
PM joins 3,000 in performing absentee funeral prayer for Haniyeh at Masjid Negara
The prayer was performed right after the Friday prayers and led by the Grand Imam Ehsan Mohd Hosni.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Former National Mosque Grand Imam named Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1443H
Former National Mosque Grand Imam Tan Sri Syaikh Ismail Muhammad has been named the recipient of the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1443H/2021 award.
Mon Aug 09 2021
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
Najib attends 'doa' session before leaving for Parliament
The prayer session was led by the Grand Imam of the Putra Mosque, Datuk Abd Manaf Mat.
Fri Oct 21 2016
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
QZ8501 crash victims' bodies can be left to decompose at sea, says Grand Imam
Bodies of AirAsia flight QZ8501 victims that have suffered extensive decay and unrecognisable can be left to submerge in the water, said Istiqlal Mosque grand imam, Ali Mustafa Yakub.
Sun Jan 04 2015
King, Queen attend Aidilfitri prayers at National Mosque
The prayers were led by the Grand Imam of the National Mosque, Tan Sri Syaikh Ismail Muhammad.
Mon Jul 28 2014
MH17: Jakim sends 10 Imams to Ukraine
The delegation, headed by the Grand Imam of the Putra Mosque, would help with the funeral rites of the victims.
Fri Jul 18 2014
Masjid Negara Grand Imam wants stern action against tainted chocolate producer
Tan Sri Syaikh Ismail Muhammad wants stern action to be taken against Cadbury Confectionery following the detection of pig DNA in two of its chocolate products.
Tue May 27 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024