Japas safeguards sanctity of Islam - Idris
Japas under the Islamic Development Department Malaysia (Jakim) plays a role in safeguarding the sanctity of Islam from being insulted or ridiculed by irresponsible parties.
Sun Jul 17 2022
adidas x Gucci and the $1,600 umbrella that's being ridiculed in China
The 'sun umbrella' from the adidas x Gucci collection has been the subject of much criticism in China for its lack of waterproofing.
Mon May 23 2022
Mocking PwD: Police record statements of five individuals
Police have recorded the statements of two men and three women, to facilitate investigations into the case in which PwDs were being ridiculed as viraled on social media recently.
Sat Dec 11 2021
Trump and Johnson face rubber ridicule as UK's 'Spitting Image' returns
The first show was rewritten at the last minute to include puppet versions of Trump and his wife Melania in COVID-19 quarantine.
Sat Oct 03 2020
Syed Saddiq ridiculed in Dewan Rakyat: Are youths treated this way in politics?
MP for Baling Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim then added: "Ask grandpa (referring to Dr Mahathir) why he resigned."
Mon Jul 13 2020
Remember Google Glass? It's back and ready for work
The much-ridiculed augmented-reality goggles from Google, once known as Google Glass, are back after two years of relative silence.
Wed Jul 19 2017
Ridiculed Indonesian woman marries her Korean 'prince'
In a happy ending story, a ridiculed Indonesian woman proved everyone wrong after marrying the man of her dream, her very own Korean prince.
Wed Apr 26 2017
No nudity please, we're Singaporeans
Ridiculed as a nanny state that controls what its people can read and watch, Singapore has cut an archaic list of prohibited books and publications from 257 to just 17, most of them adult magazines.
Thu Nov 26 2015
Alvin Tan, ex-girlfriend's actions ridiculed Islam, insulted Muslims - Witness
A witness in the trial of a blogger and his ex-girlfriend said the duo had insulted Muslims by posting on their Facebook, a photograph and caption that ridiculed Islam.
Mon Nov 23 2015
Muslims should unite to uphold sanctity of Islam - DPM
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said when Muslims, especially Malays, are weak, it opens opportunity for others to ridicule the religion.
Sat Nov 21 2015
China court: Rape risk higher for women with 'bad habits' like smoking, drinking
Women who smoke, drink and dress provocatively are more likely to be raped, a court in China has concluded, drawing ridicule from Web users.
Fri Oct 30 2015
Shoe-strapping issue: Stop ridiculing Rosmah, urges Perlis Mufti
Perlis Mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin feels the ridicule and negative words used against the prime minister's wife is unfair.
Sun Jul 05 2015
Ex-husband ridicules RM600,000 mut'ah payment
A businessman had been left speechless after he was slapped with a RM600,000 fee by the courts as compensation to his ex-wife for mutah.
Sun Jul 05 2015
Unsound mind prompts Alvin Tan to ridicule 'azan' - Wee Ka Siong
The MCA deputy president says a Malaysian citizen of sound mind would not commit such a controversial act.
Sat Apr 25 2015
MCMC investigating video ridiculing hudud following complaints
The MCMC is investigating a video clip the contents of which allegedly ridiculed the implementation of hudud laws in Kelantan under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Sun Mar 22 2015
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