Couples required to undergo COVID screening before marriage solemnisation in Penang
Couples planning to tie the knot in Penang are required to undergo COVID-19 screening prior to their marriage solemnisation.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Marriage solemnisation ceremony in Sarawak: Only eight persons allowed to be present
According to the Sarawak Islamic Council, the number of attendees also depends on the capacity of the space.
Wed Jun 30 2021
JAIS postpones marriage solemnisation ceremonies until June 30
JAIS said the matter was decided upon consent from the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Tue Jun 01 2021
Kelantan agrees to allow 20 people at marriage solemnisation ceremony
The decision would have to be referred to the State Islamic Religious Department before it could be implemented.
Mon Feb 15 2021
MCO: Friday, obligatory prayers at mosques, surau suspended, marriage solemnisation through video conferencing - JAIS
Friday prayer and the congregational obligatory prayers at mosques and surau in Selangor will be suspended during Movement Control Order.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Non-muslim marriage ceremonies now allowed, with strict SOPs - Ismail Sabri
Marriage solemnisation ceremonies for non-Muslims are now allowed but all set standard operating procedures (SOPs) must be strictly followed.
Sun Jun 21 2020
CMCO: Interstate travel allowed for marriage solemnisation
Many are seeking permission to travel interstate for marriage solemnisation purposes.
Tue Jun 02 2020
CMCO: Johor allows Friday, Aidilfitri prayers at mosques
The Johor government has allowed the Friday and Aidilfitri prayers as well as the 'akad nikah' (marriage solemnisation) ceremonies to be held during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) perio
Wed May 13 2020
COVID-19: JAWI conducts marriage solemnisation via video conferencing
The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) for the first time held a marriage solemnisation ceremony for a couple in a video conference today.
Sat Apr 18 2020
COVID-19: All 'akad nikah' in Perak postponed indefinitely
Perak Islamic Affairs Department said this decision was taken to protect the marriage solemnisation officers as well as the other parties involved.
Sat Mar 21 2020
PM's daughter's 'akad nikah' conducted at Seri Perdana last night
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the marriage solemnisation ceremony of his daughter Nooryana Najwa with Daniyar Kessikbayev tonight which he conducted personally, meant a lot to him as a father.
Fri Mar 20 2015
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