Explainer: Why are Sweden and Denmark having a crisis over the Koran?
Both governments have condemned the burnings and said they are considering new laws that could stop them.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Council of Europe criticises Denmark for creating room for Paludan's provocations
Hate speech in Denmark benefited from "police protection" under "the name of freedom of expression," said the latest report of the Council of Europe's anti-racism commission ECRI released Monday.
Tue Jan 31 2023
Malaysia will not tolerate act of burning any religious book, text - PM Anwar
Anwar said there is so much misunderstanding and prejudices against religions in the world, including Islam.
Thu Jan 26 2023
NGO, political figure condemn Quran burning in Sweden
Yadim today expressed its full support to PM Anwar Ibrahim in condemning the recent act by Rasmus Paludan in burning a copy of the Quran.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Protests in Stockholm, including Koran-burning, draw strong condemnation from Turkey
The Koran-burning was carried out by Rasmus Paludan, who has held a number of demonstrations in the past where he has burned the Koran.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Quran-burning act in Sweden: Malaysia urges international community to combat Islamophobia - FM Zambry
Zambry said Malaysia will continue to work closely, to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence and hatred against Islam.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Malaysia strongly condemns politician's Quran burning act in Sweden - PM Anwar
Malaysia has condemned in the strongest terms the Islamophobic act of extremist Swedish-Danish far-right politician, Rasmus Paludan in burning a copy of the Quran in Stockholm.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Three people injured in riots in Sweden
In some places counter-protesters attacked police ahead of planned right-wing extremist demonstrations.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Burning of the Quran in Sweden an extreme action - Idris
Malaysia strongly condemns the provocative action by Rasmus Paludan, leader of the Stram Kurs, for burning a copy of the Holy Quran.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Malaysia strongly condemns burning of holy Quran in Sweden
Malaysia strongly condemns the provocative action by Rasmus Paludan, leader of the Stram Kurs, for burning a copy of the Holy Quran in Linkoping, Sweden.
Sun Apr 17 2022
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024