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France to ban Muslim abaya dress in state schools

France to ban Muslim abaya dress in state schools

When you walk into a classroom, you shouldn't be able to identify the pupils' religion just by looking at them, the Education Minister said.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Headscarves with political party logos enliven run-up to GE15

Headscarves with political party logos enliven run-up to GE15

Headscarves with the logos of political parties have become a hit with the 15th General Election (GE15) gaining tempo.
Sun Oct 23 2022
Conflicting tan lines: The burkini raises debate in Egypt

Conflicting tan lines: The burkini raises debate in Egypt

Women who wear headscarves or the burkini face discrimination and scorn among some upper-class circles where such dress is seen as backwards and low-class.
Fri Aug 14 2020
UMW Holdings contributes RM1.3mil to fight COVID-19 including PPE for healthcare frontliners

UMW Holdings contributes RM1.3mil to fight COVID-19 including PPE for healthcare frontliners

A total of 15,000 disposable headscarves, 10,000 gowns and 3,000 boot covers will be distributed to hospitals, where PPE are essential.
Sat Apr 25 2020
AirAsia female pilots soar to the skies donning Naelofar headscarves

AirAsia female pilots soar to the skies donning Naelofar headscarves

The female pilots will now onwards don the white Naelofar Hijab that is specifically tailored to meet their workday needs, an outcome of a collaboration between the airline and brand.
Thu Jun 08 2017
Indonesia's hijab-wearing Muslim metal group challenges stereotypes

Indonesia's hijab-wearing Muslim metal group challenges stereotypes

With their heads covered with Islamic headscarves, the three members of the Indonesian band VoB do not look like your typical heavy metal group.
Mon May 29 2017
Melania and Ivanka Trump, following tradition of western visitors, forgo headscarves in Saudi Arabia

Melania and Ivanka Trump, following tradition of western visitors, forgo headscarves in Saudi Arabia

Both Trump women wore conservative, full-length outfits that covered their arms and legs and loosely resembled an abaya, the full-length robe worn by Muslim women.
Sun May 21 2017
Turkey to lift ban on Islamic headscarves

Turkey to lift ban on Islamic headscarves

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that, with a few exceptions, civil servants would be allowed to wear headscarves after a long-standing ban is overturned.
Tue Oct 01 2013
'Hijab appeal' campaign divides Sweden

'Hijab appeal' campaign divides Sweden

Hundreds of Swedish women have posted photographs of themselves wearing headscarves on social media sites to show solidarity with a heavily pregnant Muslim woman who says she was attacked.
Sun Aug 25 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024