
PM Anwar announces allocation of RM35 million to support waqf ecosystem
The government has in principle agreed to allocate funds totalling RM35 million to support and boost the waqf ecosystem in Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Govt commits RM100 mln to foster innovation in Islamic finance - PM
Transformation is not only about addressing gaps, it is also about embracing and adapting to the future, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue May 28 2024

KASA 100-day aspirations successfully implemented - Tuan Ibrahim
Tuan Ibrahim said it was a target that had directly helped the people in tackling issues relating to water supply and flood warning systems.
Fri Nov 26 2021

Waqf initiative can be extended to GLC - Tajuddin
Tajuddin said the initiative must be discussed and scrutinised with the relevant parties as there were various categories of civil servants.
Wed Apr 14 2021

Perception that waqf funds only for Muslims must be corrected - Cuepacs
Adnan urged the 1.6 mln civil servants to be involved in cash waqf contributions through voluntary periodical salary deductions.
Tue Apr 13 2021

Civil servants encouraged to make waqf through salary deductions - PM
Muhyiddin wants a holistic and comprehensive waqf enculturation plan to be formulated at the national and state levels.
Tue Apr 13 2021

Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens after lockdown
The Al-Aqsa Mosque was reopened on Sunday after more than two months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun May 31 2020

Consider Waqf as global financial cure for economic revival post COVID-19
Many business organizations are not able to carry out normal business operations, especially in countries where authorities are implementing restrictive lockdowns or social distancing measures.
Sat Mar 28 2020

Al-Aqsa mosque shut amid COVID-19 outbreak
Prayers have been suspended at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Muslim Waqf (Endowment) Council announced Sunday.
Mon Mar 23 2020

Israel removes Jerusalem metal detectors, Palestinians reject new measures
Israel installed metal detectors at entry points to Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem after two police officers were fatally shot on July 14, triggering the bloodiest Israel-Palestine clashes.
Tue Jul 25 2017

Confusion lingers as Israel removes Al-Aqsa detectors
Before midnight, heavy machinery began to enter the area of the Al-Aqsa mosque, prompting concern among local residents who have been protesting new security measures at the site for the past week.
Tue Jul 25 2017

Islamic Chamber proposes enactment of law to boost corporate waqf
This will apparently boost waqf activities and enable more bodies to approve the endowment activities.
Tue Sep 27 2016

Terengganu Sultan calls for development of wakaf land
There are 704 lots of wakaf land in the state, but authorities are lacking funds to develop them.
Sun Apr 24 2016

Islamic finance sector also benefits non-Muslim nations - Abdullah
Malaysia's fast-growing Islamic finance sector benefits not only the Muslim world but also non-Muslim countries, said former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Thu Nov 05 2015

US tariff plans to be discussed at 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat - Tengku Zafrul
The tariff plans imposed by the United States (US) will be one of the topics discussed at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat tomorrow.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Congestion charge can reduce KL traffic by 20 per cent - Dr Zaliha
A congestion charge is expected to reduce traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur by around 20 per cent, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Lula reaffirms Brazil's BRICS Presidency to push for multipolar world
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Brazil's BRICS presidency will strengthen BRICS' push for a multipolar world and fairer global relations, reported Xinhua.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Malaysia's digital investments hit record RM163.6 billion in 2024
Digital investments in Malaysia hit a record RM163.6 billion in 2024, compared to RM46.8 billion in 2023, driven by a stable government and pro-business policies
Thu Feb 27 2025

MOE, DBP support empowerment of national language in legal field -- Fadhlina
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has assured that Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) will always be prepared to provide the necessary infrastructure for developing new terminologies in the Malay language.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Reuters, AP, Bloomberg warn against limiting White House media access
Reuters, The Associated Press, and Bloomberg News issued a statement on Wednesday warning that limiting the number of wire services with access to the White House
Thu Feb 27 2025

Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home
Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars, has died alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at home
Thu Feb 27 2025

Industry players call for refinements to Gig Workers Bill
Leading companies in Malaysias gig economy have raised concerns over the draft of the country's upcoming Gig Workers Bill, urging for refinement of key provisions before tabling it at the Parliament
Thu Feb 27 2025

Household debt at RM1.63 trillion at end of 2024, much lower than financial assets -- MOF
The national household debt, which stood at RM1.63 trillion as at end-December 2024 -- equivalent to 84.2 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP)
Thu Feb 27 2025

Govt, BNM continue to strengthen trade and investment mechanisms in local currency
The government and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will continue to strengthen and improve existing channels and mechanisms to facilitate trade and investment transactions in the local currency.
Thu Feb 27 2025