Religious schools linked to child exploitation being monitored - NS MB
The Negeri Sembilan government suspects that some private religious schools in the state are not registered with the religious authorities.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Teen boy, toddler allegedly die after eating food from school
Police said the boy and the toddler was alleged to have died of food poisoning after eating food from a religious school in Gombak.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Fully residential religious schools in Perak not allowed to use plastic bottles, packaging
The world faces a significant threat from the negative environmental impact of uncontrolled single-use plastic, said Sultan Nazrin Shah.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Ex-PTD officer gets jail for sexually assaulting student in bathroom
A former Administration and Diplomatic officer was sentenced to a year in jail by the Court of Appeal for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old male student in the bathroom of a religious school.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Ex-headmaster of religious school pleads not guilty to bribery involving more than RM160,000
Kamaludin Sahlan was charged with corruptly soliciting 11 per cent of the value of the project from one Romzi Sirok as an incentive.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Religious schools in poor condition can apply for maintenance allocation - Perak MB
Saarani said the applications would be evaluated by the respective district offices for approval.
Wed Mar 30 2022
14-year-old boy in remand over fire at religious school
The remand order was issued following an application from the police for investigation on mischief by fire with intent to destroy building.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Religious teacher to enter defence to charge of sexually assaulting student
The Shah Alam High Court today ordered a religious school teacher to enter his defence to a charge of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student, four years ago.
Mon Jan 31 2022
20 staff, students at religious school in Jempol positive with COVID-19
A total of 20 positive COVID-19 cases have been detected among staff and students of a private religious school in Jalan Merpati, Kampung Serting Ulu, Jempol.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Houthi missile attack on mosque, religious school kills and injures 29 civilians in Yemen - minister
Two ballistic missiles were used in the attack late on Sunday, Marib governor's office said in a statement.
Mon Nov 01 2021
91 religious schools in JB to close for two weeks - Johor Exco
The closure instructions also included any tahfiz centres, pondok and schools that had not been registered with JAINJ.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Blast at Pakistani religious school kills seven, wounds more than 80
The Taliban released a statement saying they condemned the blast and denied involvement.
Tue Oct 27 2020
JAIS to postpone religious school sessions in Petaling district until Oct 25
Classes for all schools under the supervision of the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) in the Petaling district have been postponed from tomorrow until Oct 25.
Mon Oct 12 2020
JAIS orders closure of surau, school in Shah Alam over COVID-19
JAIS director Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said the Surau Al-Jannah and the nearby Sekolah KAFA Al-Jannah will only be allowed to operate again after JAIS gives the word.
Fri Aug 07 2020
Religious schools, madrasah, tahfiz allowed to resume operations from July 15
The religious schools which are not registered will have to refer to the state authorities before resuming operations.
Thu Jul 02 2020
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
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