Malaysia – Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj rebuked Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Idris Ahmad for warning Muslims from attending Bon Odori next month. Idris was urged to attend so he might learn to distinguish between culture and religion, an unusual and direct criticism from a ruler. His Highness does not want politicians to exploit religious sensitivities for selfish …

ASEAN – According to Malay Mail, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, the ruler of Selangor, has issued a proclamation stating that the Bon Odori festival would take place in July as scheduled. This comes after the Minister of Religious Affairs, Datuk Idris Ahmad, said that Muslims should not participate in the Japanese festivities. He based his statement on the fact that …

Malaysia – Sunday’s attack and invasion into the area surrounding the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which was carried out by Israeli extremists and authorities, has been strongly condemned by Malaysia. According to a statement released by the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) on May 31, the premeditated incursion on the Holy Site of the Muslims and the rallies of the flag march in …

ASEAN – An Australian man was sentenced to five and a half years in jail on Friday by a Singapore court for murdering an elderly Singaporean man and injuring his wife with a hurled wine bottle, which the judge described as an act of religious hate against Muslims. Andrew Gosling was convicted of  causing death and grave harm by a hasty …

Malaysia – DAP MP RSN Rayer today urged the Unity Ministry to educate PAS leaders, particularly Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, on the sensitivities of the country’s non-Muslims. Rayer reminded Sanusi in the Dewan Rakyat that Kedah, like the rest of the country, is a multiracial state, and that his previous acts demonstrated a lack of …

From April 24th or 25th, to May 23rd or 24th this year, Muslims will observe Ramadan. During this period, they will practice fasting and take part in religious activities at mosques, residences or other designated areas. The Sheikhul lslam of Thailand, Aziz Phitakkumpon, has issued an announcement urging Muslims to take the necessary precautionary measures to help prevent the spread …