Selangor Sultan will not hold breaking-of-fast events this year
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's tradition of attending the breaking-of-fast and 'terawih' prayer events with the people at mosques will not take place this year.
Wed Apr 08 2020
Terawih prayers, greatest test of patience
As Dr. Yasir Qadhi of the Al-Maghrib Institute explains it, the linking of sabr (patience) to this month of fasting is self evident and obvious, because it is during this month.
Sun Jun 25 2017
Group guns down religious teacher, seriously injures son in Pattani
A religious teacher was shot dead and his son, seriously injured when they were set upon by a group of unknown gunmen after the victims performed the Terawih prayers.
Wed Jun 21 2017
The Star given seven days to answer show-cause letter
The Home Ministry (KDN) today handed a show-cause letter to The Star newspaper on its publication of an article titled 'Malaysian Terrorist Leader' on its front page.
Mon May 29 2017
KDN to summon editor-in-chief of local English daily
The Home Ministry (KDN) will summon The Star newspaper's Editor-in- Chief in the wake of the newspaper allegedly seen to be insensitive to the feelings of Muslims in the country.
Sun May 28 2017
Fasting for 20 hours, Muslims in Scotland prepare for sahur immediately after tarawih
Here is a series of experiences, challenges and difficulties when fasting in a foreign country.
Wed Jul 01 2015
'Muslims must make full use of Ramadan'
Muslims must also take the opportunity to boost their devotion to God and family ties during the holy month, Sabah Youth and Sports Minister Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan says.
Wed Jul 02 2014
Caught committing 'khalwat' during Ramadan
As most Muslims welcome the month of Ramadan with terawih prayers at night, something else occurred in Alor Setar.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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