Malaysia – The Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) Baru is concerned that PAS is pursuing a constitutional reform that would make it mandatory for the prime minister to be a Muslim, according to Andrew Bugie, the party’s media head. Andrew stated in a statement yesterday that PBDS joined the chorus of critics of PAS senator and information leader Khairil Nizam …

Myanmar – According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Myanmar’s army committed genocide and crimes against humanity in its violence against the Rohingya minority, and that no one in the country is safe as long as the junta is in power. Blinken claimed the assaults on Rohingya were “widespread and systematic” and that evidence amounted to a clear goal …

Malaysia – After one of his party colleagues criticized Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh for wearing a hijab, a DAP leader today warned that Malaysians either accept the country’s variety and moderation or face irrelevance. Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali, vice-chief of the Johor DAP, said such characteristics were critical given Malaysia‘s multiculturalism. “We must not only respect others’ cultures, religions, and …

There is a disturbing situation that happened recently and it was the six supporters of Indonesian Islamist cleric Rizieq Shihab who were killed in a shooting and this is raising fears since the clash in the world’s largest Muslim-majority country could reignite tensions between authorities and Islamist groups. Looking back, Mr Rizieq has informed the country to it’s plan for …

KUALA LUMPUR: In the State of the Global Islamic Economy (SGIE) Study 2020/21, Malaysia was declared the best country in four out of six sectors, including as the top country in the Muslim Friendly Travel (MFT) market, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Nancy Shukri said. Malaysia also emerged top in the Halal Food, Islamic Finance, and Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics …

Indonesian President Joko Widodo finally broke his silence and denounced what he called “terrorist” attacks in France, but also cautioned that President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks had insulted Islam and hurt Muslim solidarity everywhere. In Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, radical Islamic groups have called for demonstrations and boycotts against France, sharing Mr. Macron ‘s image as a red-eyed devilish …

PETALING JAYA – Church leaders on Friday told PAS lawmaker who claimed all religions prohibited the consumption of alcohol that Christianity does not forbid liqour but Bible clearly states that it condemns intoxication and debauchery. Director of the Catholic Research Centre in the archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur Rev Clarence Devadass said that the Church is not against the alcohol per …

Fasting As a part of yearly rituals, Muslims around the world fast during the holy month of Ramadhan. In Indonesia, a country with the world’s largest Muslim population, fast for around 14 hours a day for one whole month. Fasting is believed to be beneficial for the immune system, but during the COVID-19 outbreak, observing a fast can be a …

A 51 year-old Muslim man from southern Thailand who was due to be released from Covid-19 quarantine has jumped to his death. He jumped from the 5th floor of a state hospital in Samut Prakan on Monday morning, police said. Police found the body of a man in a pool of blood on the terrace of the second floor. He was wearing …

KUALA LUMPUR – Muslim pilgrimage fund Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) are not profitable, says Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad when he was asked to comment on the issue. The transfer of four Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) hotels to ministry of finance subsidiary Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd (UJSB) is not generating sufficient money returns, and that the subsidiary should think of …