Festival of lights to illuminate unity among Malaysians
Deepavali, meaning "Festival of Lights" in Sanskrit, is when Hindus light clay lamps called "diyas" to illuminate their homes.
Thu Oct 31 2024
PM extends Deepavali greetings to Hindu devotees
Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, will be celebrated tomorrow.
Wed Oct 30 2024
What happens to the key promises of India PM Modi's party after a slimmer win?
Here are some of the promises of his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and analyst views on what could happen to them.
Wed Jun 05 2024
With handouts, piped water and cooking gas, India's Modi woos women voters
The BJP's ardent wooing of India's Hindu majority and the country's strong overall economic growth are major vote-getters.
Wed Feb 28 2024
PM wishes a happy Thaipusam Hindus
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes that this year's celebration would be more festive than ever, and enjoyed alongside beloved family members.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Indian devotees splurge on jets, gold idols as Hindu temple opens
Wealthy devotees prepare for the invite-only opening ceremony of one of Hinduism's holiest temples.
Sat Jan 20 2024
Court allows mother’s appeal, rules children's unilateral conversion unlawful
The judge also allowed Loh Siew Hong judicial relief that, among others, declares that her three children are Hindus.
Wed Jan 10 2024
India court quashes remission in sentence of men in Muslim woman's gang-rape -media
The court also directed the men to surrender to prison authorities within two weeks.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Some Muslims around major India temple fearful ahead of opening
The temple, built on a site Hindus believe to be the birthplace of Lord Ram and where a Mughal-era mosque once stood.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Rescuers hopeful of reaching trapped labourers in collapsed Indian tunnel
The tunnel, which was being constructed on a national highway that is part of a Hindu pilgrimage route, collapsed early Sunday morning.
Mon Nov 13 2023
PM extends Deepavali greetings to Malaysian Hindus
The Deepavali celebration is one of the paths to developing a 'madani' Malaysia through mutual respect and harmonious ties among races.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Another quake strikes western Afghanistan; official says more homes destroyed
Hemmed in by mountains, Afghanistan has a history of strong earthquakes, many in the rugged Hindu Kush region bordering Pakistan.
Wed Oct 11 2023
At least five killed in Hindu-Muslim clashes south of New Delhi
The violence erupted after a Hindu religious procession passed through the Muslim dominated Nuh region.
Tue Aug 01 2023
'Oppenheimer' sparks online outrage in India due to Hindu scripture scene
The scene features the protagonist reciting a verse from the Bhagwad Gita, just before sexual intercourse.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Himalayan glaciers on track to lose up to 75% of ice by 2100 - Report
Scientists have struggled to assess how climate change is affecting the Hindu Kush Himalaya.
Sat Jun 24 2023
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024