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Singapore Muslims to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa on Mar 31: Mufti
SINGAPORE: Muslims in Singapore will celebrate Hari Raya Puasa on Monday (Mar 31), announced the Mufti of Singapore, Dr Nazirudin…
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Malaysia PM Anwar hails building of Madani Mosque as ‘victory’ amid spat over Hindu temple relocation
“UNACCEPTABLE” TO MOVE A SIGNIFICANT HERITAGE SITE The Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS), which represents the country’s two million Hindu population,…
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How do footballers adapt during the Holy month of Ramadan?
During the Holy month of Ramadan, Muslim footballers will fast from sunrise until sunset. How do they adapt, and does…
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Asia
Halal logo misuse controversy: No pork DNA found in KK Mart’s ham and cheese sandwiches, says Malaysia minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Laboratory tests have found no pork DNA in the ham and cheese sandwiches at the centre of a…
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Malaysia’s proposed ‘guidelines’ for Muslims attending non-Muslim events draw brickbats, but some defend move
KUALA LUMPUR: A set of proposed guidelines aimed at outlining the participation of Muslims in Malaysia at non-Muslim events has sparked…
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Malaysia vows tough action against halal logo misuse amid furore over convenience store ham and cheese sandwich
Local media reported that KK Mart had suspended all business dealings with the ham and cheese sandwich supplier, Shake and…
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White House releases strategy to counter anti-Muslim, anti-Arab hate
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Thursday (Dec 12) released a long-awaited strategy for countering anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hate, up…
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Asia
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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