Malaysia

Malaysia to Host Record-Breaking 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas) in 2025 ———————————– The 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas) in 2025 is set to be the largest edition to date, with more than 2,300 booths confirmed from 45 countries,…

Malaysia Reaffirms Halal Standards in US Trade Discussions ————————– Malaysia has reiterated that it will only accept meat and poultry products from the United States that have been certified as halal by US-based bodies recognized by the Department of Islamic…

Malaysia Intensifies Efforts to Promote Quranic Values in Daily Life ————————- Malaysia is intensifying its efforts to promote Quranic values as a guide for ethical living, Iqna.ir reported quoting Datuk Dr. Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, the country’s Minister in the Prime…

Malaysia Hosts 65th International Quran Competition with 49 Nations Participating ——————————— Malaysia’s 65th International Al-Quran Recital and Memorization Assembly (MTHQA) officially opened on Saturday, August 2nd, in Kuala Lumpur, Iqna.ir reported. The prestigious competition features 71 participants representing 49 countries…

Malaysia Launches Quranic Program to Encourage Daily Reading ————————— The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has launched the “Al-Quran Di Mana-Mana: Tilawah dan Tadabbur” program to promote daily Quran reading and reflection among Malaysian Muslims, Iqna.ir reported. The campaign…

Malaysians stage protest over rising living costs ————————————– Thousands of Malaysians marched in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to protest rising living costs and dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government, Arab News reported. The rally, organized by opposition parties, was…

Malaysia to hand out cash to all citizens aged 18 and above ————————— Malaysia will start providing cash handouts to all citizens aged 18 and above on August 31, the national day, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Wednesday as…

Malaysia faces increasing challenges from rising religious conservatism ———————————— Malaysia is witnessing a surge in support for conservative Islamic policies, especially among younger, more religious Malay voters DW news agency reported. The opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional (PN), including the Malaysian…

Malaysia bus crash leaves at least 15 dead, mostly students ———————————— A tragic bus crash in northern Malaysia has claimed the lives of at least 15 people, mostly university students, Arab News reported. The accident occurred shortly after 1:00 am…

Muslim women in Malaysia have the legal right to claim financial maintenance from their husbands even while still married, the Vibes reported citing Syariah legal experts. This entitlement is protected under Islamic law and the Islamic Family Law statutes in…