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
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024