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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
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