Ramadan: A month of renewal
For adherents of the Islamic faith, Ramadan is the month in which the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, more than 1400 years ago.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Strict Indonesian province canes non-Muslim for selling booze
An elderly Christian woman has been caned in a conservative Indonesian province for selling alcohol the first time someone from outside the Islamic faith has been punished there under strict religion.
Wed Apr 13 2016
Geopolitics, refugees and a trade agreement
Whichever side of the fence one may be aligned to, it cannot be denied that these issues are in many ways connected, and even crafted.
Wed Dec 30 2015
Syiah followers to face stern action - JAIS
The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has warned of stern action against those involved in Syiah ideology in the state as its teachings deviated from the true Islamic faith.
Sun Oct 25 2015
Mecca crane tragedy: Video of pilgrims in panic goes viral
The 37-second video shows pilgrims - performing the fifth pillar in the Islamic faith - running around to save themselves.
Sat Sep 12 2015
Spiteful jealousy, a weakness of Malays that must be eliminated - Zahid
Betrayal, spiteful jealousy and mutual hatred will undermine our Islamic faith and erode unity among the Malays, the UMNO veep says.
Sun Sep 06 2015
Syiah teachings deviate from true Islamic faith, says JAKIM
The Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has stressed that all branches of Syiah teachings deviate from the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah Islamic faith (Sunni Islam) practised in this country.
Fri Dec 13 2013
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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