Malaysia

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…

Fire destroys nearly 200 homes in Malaysia’s Sabah, hundreds displaced ———————————- A large fire that broke out in a coastal village in eastern Malaysia’s Sabah state has destroyed around 200 homes and displaced hundreds of residents, authorities said, as emergency…

Malaysia to increase enforcement against illegal e-waste ————————————– Malaysia will step up enforcement efforts against the import of illegal electronic waste (e-waste) into the country, including setting up a special port branch, Xinhua reported. The special unit will be managed…

Singapore Islamic Council Recognized Among Top 300 Employers in National “Opportunities Index” —————————————- The Islamic Council of Singapore has achieved a national milestone by being listed among the top 300 employers in the country’s Opportunities Index, a national ranking based…

Malaysian Prime Minister Warns of Rising Racism, Islamophobia in West ———————————– Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned of growing racial and religious divisions worldwide, cautioning against the spread of extremism and hate speech and urging efforts to preserve national…

Malaysia praised for progress in health care, criticized over criminal punishments for children ———————————– The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child on Friday praised Malaysia’s positive developments in maternal and infant health care, while questioning the employment of…

Malaysia Plans Tighter Rules on Children’s Social Media Use ………. Malaysia’s government announced plans to introduce stricter regulations governing the use of social media by children and teenagers under the age of 16, aiming to strengthen online safety without imposing…

SRW Welcomes Malaysian Court Rulings on Enforced Disappearance Cases —————————- The Shia Rights Watch (SRW) organization has welcomed landmark rulings by Malaysia’s High Court holding state authorities responsible for the enforced disappearances of social activist Amri Cheh Mat and Christian…

Two Arrested in Malaysia for Mocking Hijab and Muslims ————————- Malaysian police have arrested two individuals in Subang Jaya following the circulation of a video showing a man wearing a head covering resembling the hijab and engaging in behavior deemed…

Malaysia’s ex-Premier receives 15-year imprisonment for abuse of power, money laundering —————————— A Malaysian court on Friday sentenced former Prime Minister Najib Razak to 15 years in prison and imposed a fine of 11.3 billion Malaysian ringgits (about $2.7 billion)…