Idris agrees with Penang Mufti's call to address issue of 'Timah' whiskey branding
Local alcoholic beverage company urged to immediately change its 'Timah' brand and the picture used on the bottle.
Tue Oct 19 2021
COVID-19 vaccine permissible for Muslims - Penang Mufti
The Muslim community has been advised not to be influenced by the propaganda of anti-vaccine groups.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Aidilfitri prayers to be performed at home in Penang
The takbir raya in mosques and surau could only be performed by the imams, bilals and mosque officials.
Sun Apr 26 2020
Loudspeaker ban: Mosque, surau committees can use own discretion - Penang Mufti
Mosque and surau committees in Penang can use their own discretion in implementing the ban on the use of loudspeakers, says Datuk Wan Salim Mohd Noor.
Sat Oct 03 2015
Loudspeaker ban: Penang State Secretariat probes leak in official letter
The Penang government takes a serious view on the leakage of the state official letter prohibiting the use of loudspeakers outside mosques and surau.
Thu Oct 01 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