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2 foreign men fined for ‘indecent’ behaviour at unsanctioned fun run in Johor that drew thousands
JOHOR BAHRU: Two foreigners were sentenced to a fine of RM5,000 (US$1,168) each after they pleaded guilty to dressing inappropriately…
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Child abuse probe: How Malaysian conglomerate GISB managed to stay under the radar
ONLINE WHISTLEBLOWERS EXERTED PRSSURE According to Mr Aizat, online whistleblower channels have played a pivotal role in bringing these issues…
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Pope opens Asia odyssey with stop in Indonesia to rally Catholics
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday at the start of the longest trip of his pontificate,…
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Indonesia allows female flag-raising troop members to don hijab at Independence Day ceremony, overturning earlier ban
JAKARTA: Female members of Indonesia’s flag-raising troop can wear the hijab during the Independence Day ceremony in new capital Nusantara…
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Political Islam: Is permanent peace possible for regions experiencing insurgencies like Thailand’s Deep South?
Observers said incidents of violence have decreased since peace talks between Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) and the Thai state started…
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Political Islam: Syariah-inspired laws in some parts of Malaysia, Indonesia worry non-Muslims
KUALA LUMPUR/PADANG: Ms Hasyimah Ayuni has only recently taken an interest in Islam outside the mosque. The youngest of seven…
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Political Islam: Hijab rules and segregated pools – religion reshapes social norms in Malaysia, Indonesia
RISE OF THE “MORAL POLICE” In Malaysia, policies on modest clothing, checks on unmarried couples, the closing down of 4D…
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Political Islam: Preachers in Malaysia, Indonesia with millions-strong online flocks unafraid of rocking the boat
Mdm Aisya, who is in her 30s, said: “Ustaz Azhar Idrus’ lectures are accessible to youths. I have been following…
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Political Islam: Why the religious conservatism wave is rising in Malaysia but ebbing in Indonesia
In neighbouring Indonesia, concerns over the rise of political Islam and religious conservatism, especially in the lead-up to its latest…
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India court effectively bans madrasahs in big state before election
Rakesh Tripathi, a spokesperson for Uttar Pradesh BJP, which runs the state government, said it was not against madrasahs and…
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