US confirms death of IS number two, sees blow to its operations
US forces killed the Islamic State's second-in-command this week, dealing a blow to the extremist group's ability to conduct operations in Iraq, Syria and abroad.
Fri Mar 25 2016
Sabah Fatwa Council rules vape, shisha as haram for Muslims
Sabah Fatwa Council has ruled that smoking shisha and electronic cigarette or vaping is haram (prohibited) for Muslims in the state as it harmful to health.
Thu Jan 21 2016
Kedah to seek fatwa committee's advice on vape sales
The Kedah government will meet with the State Fatwa Committee to discuss whether or not it should ban the sale of electronic cigarettes (vape) in the state.
Mon Nov 30 2015
Vaping ban must go with prohibition of sale - Kedah Mufti
A ban on vaping and shisha smoking must be accompanied by a prohibition of their sale, said Kedah Mufti Datuk Syeikh Muhamad Baderudin Ahmad.
Fri Nov 27 2015
E-cigarette haram, National Fatwa Council rules
The National Fatwa Council has ruled that smoking of e-cigarettes is forbidden in Islam (haram), said council chairman, Profesor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr. Abd. Shukor Husin.
Tue Aug 18 2015
Temporarily stop e-cigarettes and shisha smoking, says Dr Subramaniam
Smoking using the shisha and electronic cigarette or vaping methods should be temporarily stopped until the findings on the risks are announced in two months time.
Wed Aug 12 2015
Shisha ban in Singapore to be effective from Friday
With effect from tomorrow (Nov 28), shisha smoking will be banned in Singapore.
Thu Nov 27 2014
Impose a license requirement in tobacco product sale - Expert
Dr Zarihah Md Zain from the Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control, said the government must amend the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 to make provision for the licence.
Mon Jul 22 2013
Edicts committee declares shisha 'haram'
Shisha or waterpipe smoking is 'haram' for Muslims, the Fatwa (Edicts) Committee of the National Council for Islamic Affairs declared today.
Fri Jul 19 2013
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024