End of physical distancing in houses of worship lauded but maintain basic SOP
The announcement to end physical distancing during congregational prayers, as well as mass prayers in non-Muslim houses of worship, has received good response from all quarters.
Wed Mar 09 2022
No more physical distancing during congregational prayers - PM Ismail Sabri
Congregational prayers in all mosques and surau, as well as mass prayers in all non-Muslim houses of worship, can now be performed without having to observe physical distancing.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Sultan Nazrin consents to number of mass prayer congregants to follow mosque capacity
Mohd Annuar, however, said only Malaysian citizens aged 12 and above are allowed to attend the congregational prayers.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Muslims around Asia celebrate Eid al-Fitr
A Muslim prays before an Eid al-Fitr mass prayer to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan at a mosque in Bangkok, Thailand.
Mon Jun 26 2017
Policeman dead after Bangladesh Eid prayer attack
At least one policeman was killed and five others wounded Thursday following an explosion and a gunbattle near a mass prayer gathering to celebrate Eid in northern Bangladesh, police said.
Thu Jul 07 2016
Mass prayers to welcome Ramadan in Jakarta
Members of Nahdlatul Ulama, the biggest Muslim organisation in Indonesia, hold a mass prayer session on June 14, 2015 to welcome Ramadan.
Tue Jun 16 2015
Mohd Ghafar always attended mass prayers while on duty abroad
Mohd Ghafar Abu Bakar was among the MAS crew who would always attend mass prayers while on duty abroad, according to his best friend Nadzri Hassan.
Sun Aug 24 2014
MH370: MCA to hold mass prayer for missing plane tomorrow
All members of the public are invited to attend the mass prayer for flight MH370 at 10am, Sunday.
Sat Apr 05 2014
MCA to live telecast mass prayer for MH370
The live streaming will start silmutaneously with the event at 10am via http://www.ustream.tv/channel/mca-tv1, it said in a statement on Friday.
Fri Apr 04 2014
Prayers being held nationwide for passengers and crew
Malaysians regardless of religion are carrying out mass prayers for a positive outcome in the search and rescue operation for MH370.
Sun Mar 09 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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