Police seek information to locate missing teen, Raisya Rasyiqah
Raisya Rasyiqah was last seen in Beranang town wearing a police cadet T-shirt, dark blue track pants, a purple headscarf, and glasses.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber returns from Seoul tournament amid hijab controversy
A statement said not wearing her headscarf during the competition was unintentional.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Taliban announce women must cover faces in public, say burqa is best
Most women in Afghanistan wear a headscarf for religious reasons, but many in urban areas such as Kabul do not cover their faces.
Sat May 07 2022
Turkey condemns EU court ruling on headscarf ban as violation of freedoms
The ruling was a sign of rising Islamophobia at a time when it said Muslim women in Europe are being subjected to increasing discrimination for their religious beliefs.
Sun Jul 18 2021
World Hijab Day: Don't let our pride be your prejudice
Let us stop the hate and discrimination towards women who choose to wear hijabs; to be treated with respect and dignity.
Mon Feb 01 2021
RM100,000 headscarf gets into Malaysia Book of Records
A RM100,000 headscarf, dubbed the most expensive 'bawal' scarf in the world, received recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records today.
Thu Aug 13 2020
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
In headscarf ruling, EU court allows religious symbol bans
An internal rule of an undertaking which prohibits the visible wearing of any political, philosophical or religious sign does not constitute direct discrimination, the Court said in a statement.
Tue Mar 14 2017
A Muslim teacher receives a note about her headscarf: 'Hang yourself with it'
Mairah Teli, a teacher at Dacula High School in Gwinnett County, located outside Atlanta, posted a picture of the note to her Facebook page.
Sun Nov 13 2016
15-year-old girl begins campaign to add hijab emoji
15-year-old Rayouf Alhumedhi sends proposal to Unicode Consortium to include the hijab emoji into the tech world.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Ibtihaj Muhammad, first US Olympian to compete in hijab
Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad came to the Rio Games determined to show the world that Muslim-American women could compete in elite sports.
Sun Aug 14 2016
'Wearing a headscarf is a Muslim woman's right' - TMJ
The Johor Crown Prince says Muslim women shouldnt be judged by their decision to wear or not to wear a headscarf.
Sat Aug 06 2016
Muslim-American women try to succeed in politics in ways their fathers couldn't
Beneath the headscarf, school board candidate Raaheela Ahmed says she wants voters to see "the real me."
Tue May 24 2016
Air France cabin crew to Tehran told to wear headscarf
A number of female Air France cabin crew are resisting an airline ruling that they should wear a headscarf while in Tehran.
Sun Apr 03 2016
US high court backs Muslim woman denied job at Abercrombie
The US Supreme Court ruled Monday in favor of a Muslim woman who claimed she was denied a sales job with fashion retailers Abercrombie & Fitch as a teen because of her headscarf.
Tue Jun 02 2015
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024