Asia

Malaysia Leads Global Islamic Economy Rankings in 2026 ———————————– Malaysia has ranked first in the latest State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2025–2026, strengthening its position as a global leader in the Islamic economy. According to the report by…

Powerful Earthquake Kills at Least 35 in Southern Philippines ————————————- A powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people and causing widespread damage across parts of Mindanao. The offshore quake hit near Sarangani province…

Japan Mosque Imams Council Issues Clarifying Statement Condemning New Wave of Islamophobia ————————————- The Council of Mosque Imams in Japan has issued an official statement expressing deep concern over the sharp rise in negative rhetoric and attempts to portray Muslims…

Intolerance Toward Muslims Rises in Japan as Community Nearly Doubles ————————————- Discrimination and hostility toward Muslims in Japan are rising as the country’s Muslim population grows, according to observers and community members cited by Kyodo News. Muslims in Japan, including…

Malaysia Bans Social Media Use for Children Under 16 to Protect Online Safety ————————– Malaysia has officially introduced a regulation prohibiting individuals under the age of 16 from creating or using social media accounts on major digital platforms. The measure,…

Malaysia Maintains Leading Position in Global Halal Market ———————————— Malaysia remains a global leader in the halal industry, supported by strong government backing and a widely respected certification system. According to a report by The Star, BMI, a unit of…

Four Killed, 17 Missing After Building Collapse in Philippines ——————————- At least four people have died and 17 others remain missing after a nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, north of the Philippine capital Manila. Authorities said rescue…

China Unveils General-Purpose Household Humanoid Robot in Wuhan ——————————— China has unveiled a general-purpose household robot designed for domestic environments, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to bring humanoid robotics from laboratories and industrial settings into everyday life.…

Singaporean Sentenced for Sending Threatening Letters with Pork to Mosques ——————————- A 62-year-old Singaporean, Tan Kong Hui, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for sending threatening letters to multiple mosques, each accompanied by slices of pork, authorities confirmed.…

Legal Proceedings Opened in Malaysia for Quran Desecration Case ——————————- A court in Kuantan has initiated legal proceedings against a former student accused of desecrating the Quran and insulting Islamic beliefs on social media. The case, which has garnered significant…