Korans burnt in front of Egyptian, Turkish embassies in Denmark
Denmark and Sweden have said they deplore the burning of the Islam's holy book but cannot prevent it under rules protecting free speech.
Wed Jul 26 2023
UN General Assembly adopts resolution deploring violence against holy books
The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution drafted by Morocco by consensus.
Wed Jul 26 2023
KDN seizes unapproved copies of Al-Quran, reading material worth RM100,000
KDN seized 1,907 copies of the Quran and 2,060 printed materials from the holy book, all worth RM100,000 through 'Ops Mulia'.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Turkiye strongly condemns Quran burning in Sweden
Turkiye on Saturday condemned the "vile attack" on the Quran, Islam's holy book, in Sweden.
Sun Jan 22 2023
USIM develops Malaysia's first sign language Al-Quran application
USIM through its Faculty of Quran and Sunnah Studies has created the country's first Quran application to facilitate hearing-impaired individuals to read and discover the holy book.
Tue Apr 19 2022
Four tonnes of Al-Quran, prayer books damaged in Pahang floods disposed
About four tonnes of the al-Quran and Islamic prayer books which were damaged in floods in Pahang early this year, have been disposed off.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Quran is not just for reading and to be memorised
Every 17 Ramadan, Muslim all over the world will commemorates one of the special occasion in the Islamic calender known as the Quran Revelation Day or Nuzul Al-Quran.
Wed May 22 2019
Former leaders must not become 'old holy books' - Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reminded former national and party leaders not to become 'old holy books' who are not respected by the present generation.
Sun May 29 2016
'Oldest' Al-Qur'an manuscript in the world found in Birmingham University
Marie Sviergula, conservator of the University of Birmingham holds a Koran mauscript in Birmingham England on July 22, 2015. A Koran manuscr
Thu Jul 23 2015
Tun M advises ISMA not to create chaos
Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad advised Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (ISMA) president, Abdullah Zaik to refer to the holy book Al-Quran before releasing any controversial statements.
Fri May 09 2014
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024