Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat
Extreme heat has proved fatal for hundreds who began the journey last Friday to the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Defying high prices, Muslim pilgrims head to Mecca for haj
More than 2 million haj pilgrims expected to attend the 2023 pilgrimage season this week in Mecca and Medina.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Haj 2022 commences with 1 million pilgrims
The haj season of 1443 AH officially started yesterday - after a break of two years due to COVID-19 - where pilgrims began to perform the "Tawaf Qudum" around the Kaaba before going to Mina.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Kaaba's Kiswa raised in Makkah to mark start of haj
The Kiswa - a black-coloured and gold-embroidered cloth that covers the Kaaba - was raised on Sunday to mark the start of the haj season.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Haj pilgrims advised against doing business in front of Kaabah
Malaysian haj pilgrims are advised not to conduct any business activities or promote their products while in front of the Kaabah.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Saudi to allow 60,000 vaccinated residents to perform hajj
It will be the second year in a row that the kingdom hosts a downscaled hajj amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Sat Jun 12 2021
Christians allowed to use -Allah- word in May 1986 Cabinet's decision - Judge
The Cabinet came out with the policy decision in May 1986, according to a note by the then Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Ghafar Baba to the Home Ministry.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Govt files appeal against ruling on use of word 'Allah'
The notice of appeal was filed at the High Court registrar's office.
Mon Mar 15 2021
UMNO, PAS want ruling on Islamic words be referred to Appeals Court
MN views seriously the High Court's decision in allowing non-Muslims to use the Islamic words in their publications.
Thu Mar 11 2021
High court rules Christians nationwide can use word "Allah" in religious publications
Justice Nor Bee said the words could also be used by the community for teaching purposes as they have been in use for more than 400 years.
Wed Mar 10 2021
PM describes opportunity to perform umrah a responsibility, not personal privilege
Muhyiddin is in Saudi Arabia for a four-day official visit starting on Saturday at the invitation of the Saudi Arabian King.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Journey to Mecca
Muslim faithful make the annual hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Attempt by 'mentally ill' man to self-immolate next to Kaaba foiled
A video clip circulating on social media showed a man being hustled away from the Kaaba by pilgrims and security guards.
Tue Feb 07 2017
Don't believe in viral video showing tawaf halted in front of Kaabah - Tabung Haji
Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim said so far they have not received any information about the incident.
Wed Jun 22 2016
Rajinikanth's limo not hijacked, we paid RM2,500 for it, servicing company clarifies
The production servicing company for Indian superstar Rajinikanth's Kabali movie said the limousine car that was used to charter the star was not "hijacked".
Fri Oct 30 2015
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
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