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Don't fan religious, racial sentiments - Anwar

Don't fan religious, racial sentiments - Anwar

The govt would oppose any attempts to set the people against one another and raise the racial and religious "temperature' in Malaysia.
Fri Mar 17 2023
US designates Iran, China as countries of concern over religious freedom

US designates Iran, China as countries of concern over religious freedom

Blinken said the list also includes North Korea and Myanmar - engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom.
Sat Dec 03 2022
China, Myanmar and others criticised in report on rising religious persecution

China, Myanmar and others criticised in report on rising religious persecution

The latest report put 26 countries in a "red" category denoting the existence of persecution.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Respect right to religious freedom, avoid prejudice, discrimination

Respect right to religious freedom, avoid prejudice, discrimination

In recent times, stories and commentaries on racism and intolerance towards other religious practices as well as discrimination have often been hot issues in the community.
Sat Apr 17 2021
Ceritalah ASEAN - Religious Freedom: A Disparate Picture

Ceritalah ASEAN - Religious Freedom: A Disparate Picture

However, during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, where nearly a quarter of the worlds population abstains from food and drink, Aisyah closes shop.
Thu Jun 21 2018
Trump's religious freedom order may give opponents an unintended boost

Trump's religious freedom order may give opponents an unintended boost

They were poised to benefit from the move, which lifts the risk of religious groups losing their tax-exempt status if they advocate for particular candidates.
Fri May 05 2017
NRD urged to rectify weakness in MyKad issuance

NRD urged to rectify weakness in MyKad issuance

The Sabah government upholds religious freedom and views seriously any issue that could jeopardise peace and harmony among the people of different faiths in the state.
Thu May 04 2017
Trump says his travel ban needed to ensure U.S. religious freedom

Trump says his travel ban needed to ensure U.S. religious freedom

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his order to temporarily bar entry to people from seven majority-Muslim nations.
Fri Feb 03 2017
Indonesia transfixed as tearful Jakarta governor appears at blasphemy trial

Indonesia transfixed as tearful Jakarta governor appears at blasphemy trial

Around 100 Muslim protesters calling for the jailing of Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, an ethnic Chinese Christian, chanted "God is great" outside the court.
Tue Dec 13 2016
Bulgaria bans full-face Islamic veil

Bulgaria bans full-face Islamic veil

Bulgaria banned on Friday face-covering Islamic veils in public, joining a small number of EU countries as debate rages across Europe about religious freedoms.
Sat Oct 01 2016
Obama to make first visit to US mosque next week

Obama to make first visit to US mosque next week

Obama will visit on Wednesday the Islamic Society of Baltimore mosque, where he will hold a roundtable with the community and deliver remarks.
Sun Jan 31 2016
Rights group wants guideline on religion freedom at ASEAN level

Rights group wants guideline on religion freedom at ASEAN level

A legal framework to protect religious freedom is needed at the regional level, said Indonesia's NGO Coalition for International Human Rights Advocacy (HRWG).
Sat Jul 05 2014
Call on all Malaysians to support Religious Freedom for Minorities all around the world

Call on all Malaysians to support Religious Freedom for Minorities all around the world

To abhor civil servants, students and teachers who are Muslim from fasting during Ramadan is to force them not to follow one of the five pillars of Islam.
Thu Jul 03 2014
French court upholds Scientology fraud conviction

French court upholds Scientology fraud conviction

The Cour de Cassation on Wednesday rejected the organisation's request that a 2009 conviction for "organised fraud" be overturned on the grounds it violated religious freedoms.
Thu Oct 17 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024