Asia

Malaysia Hosts MIHAS 2026 Halal Products Exhibition with 1,700 Companies ——————————— Malaysia has launched the 22nd edition of the Malaysia International Halal Products Exhibition (MIHAS 2026), bringing together around 1,700 companies to showcase halal products and services, with organizers expecting…

Malaysia Appeals Court Reviews Shia Citizens’ Religious Rights Case ———————————– Malaysia’s Court of Appeal in Putrajaya has begun reviewing a case involving three Shia Muslim citizens, in a legal dispute over the limits of civil courts’ authority and state religious…

Tokyo Supports Prayer Rooms for Foreign Tourists, Not Mosque Construction, Fact-Check Report Finds ————————————– A Japanese fact-checking organization has rejected claims circulating on social media that the Tokyo metropolitan government is providing financial support for the construction of Islamic mosques,…

Nepal Floods Leave Thousands Displaced as Recovery Efforts Continue ——————————- A month after devastating floods struck parts of Nepal, thousands of people remain displaced, families are mourning lost loved ones, and authorities are facing a major recovery effort amid growing…

Tokyo Denies Claims of Funding Mosque Construction, Clarifies Support for Tourist Prayer Facilities ——————————— Tokyo Metropolitan Government has rejected claims circulating on social media that it provides subsidies for the construction of mosques, saying its support programs are aimed at…

“Uzbekistan: An Enduring Legacy” Exhibition Highlights Over 1,000 Years of Cultural History in Doha ———————————————- The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha has opened the exhibition “Uzbekistan: An Enduring Legacy” in partnership with the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation,…

Malaysia Proposes ASEAN Halal Council to Boost Regional Industry —————————————— Malaysia has called for the establishment of an ASEAN Halal Council next year to strengthen cooperation among Southeast Asian countries in the halal industry, facilitate trade, and expand market opportunities.…

China Demonstrates T800 Humanoid Robot Alongside Police Forces in Shenzhen —————————- A humanoid robot known as the EngineAI T800 has been demonstrated moving alongside police special forces in Shenzhen, China, attracting attention as authorities and technology companies explore potential applications…

Malaysia’s “Mosque Open Day” Initiative Promotes Community Engagement, Understanding of Islam ————————————– Malaysia is hosting the 2026 “Mosque Open Day” initiative during September as part of Islamic Tourism Month, opening several mosques to visitors from different religions, cultures and nationalities.…

Nepal: Muslim Communities Mobilize Relief Efforts for Flood Victims ————————————– Muslim communities across several regions of Nepal have launched a coordinated aid campaign to support families affected by recent floods, highlighting the role of mosques, Islamic schools, and community institutions…