Asia

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…

ASEAN Summit in Philippines: Agreement to Address Impact of Middle East Military Tensions on Regional Energy Crisis and Fuel Security ———————————————- Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) concluded their summit in the Philippines by agreeing on a…

First Halal Products Exhibition in Northern Philippines to Strengthen Muslim Community Ties ————————————- The first-ever Halal products exhibition is set to take place in Baguio, located in the northern Philippines, marking a significant step in enhancing the economic and social…

Rising Anti‑Muslim Tensions in Japan as Nationalist Opposition Grows Against New Mosque in Fujisawa —————————————— Plans to build a new mosque in Fujisawa, a city southwest of Tokyo, have sparked growing controversy and highlighted rising tensions over religion and cultural…

Japan sees rise of Islamophobia ———————————————————— Despite constitutional guarantees of religious freedom, Japan is witnessing a troubling rise in Islamophobia. According to Al Jazeera, hostile rhetoric targeting Muslims is becoming more widespread, particularly on the platform X. This trend is…