Kedah mufti department recommended an amendment on SOSMA
The state Mufti Department has proposed that the Security Offences Act (Special Measures) 2012 (SOSMA) be improved to curb the spread of Syiah teachings in the country.
Thu Aug 18 2016
Home Ministry bans four Faisal Tehrani's books
The books have been found to have contained Syiah elements and contravened the teachings of the Sunnah Wal Jamaah.
Tue May 05 2015
Second wave of Syiah movement detected
The second wave of a movement spreading Syiah teachings and linked to extremists has been detected to be active of late.
Wed May 21 2014
Syiah teachings deviate from true Islamic faith, says JAKIM
The Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has stressed that all branches of Syiah teachings deviate from the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah Islamic faith (Sunni Islam) practised in this country.
Fri Dec 13 2013
Mat Sabu denies Syiah links; Zahid calls for 'action'
PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu has denied an accusation that he was a follower of Syiah teachings, a 'deviant' movement banned in Malaysia.
Sat Dec 07 2013
Jamil Khir denies public universities disseminating Syiah teachings
Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom has refuted claims that four public institutions of higher learning in the Klang Valley are being used to spread Syiah teachings.
Sun Jul 28 2013
Pahang to gazette Fatwa banning Syiah teachings in state - Tengku Abdullah
Pahang will gazette a fatwa (edict) that bans Syiah teachings in the state to prevent it from confusing Muslims and diverting their faith from the true teachings of Islam.
Sun Jul 28 2013
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024