Malaysia

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…

Malaysia has launched a groundbreaking digital halal certification system, positioning itself as a leader in the rapidly expanding global halal market, The Halal Times reported. The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) unveiled the MYeHALAL platform on May 5, replacing…

The Malaysian city of Bintulu in Sarawak is set to host the third edition of the International Islamic Arts Festival (iFest 2025) from August 18 to 23. Organized by Universiti Putra Malaysia in collaboration with the state’s Ministry of Tourism,…

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has withdrawn a controversial proposal for guidelines governing Muslim participation in non-Muslim events, following significant public backlash, The Straits Times reported. Anwar announced the decision on February 7, stating that Muslims inherently understand the “dos…

Malaysia’s recent government guidelines requiring non-Muslims to seek official approval before inviting Muslims to events at places of worship have been met with widespread criticism, South China Morning Post reported. The new rules mandate that non-Muslims obtain permission from Islamic…

Updated guidelines regulating Muslim participation in non-Muslim events, funerals, or houses of worship are set to be finalized by Malaysia’s National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) by late February 2025, The Star reported. Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar…

The Malaysian government is exploring the development of a light rail transit (LRT) or tram-bus network in Johor Bahru to ease traffic congestion upon the completion of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, Dawn Newspaper reported. The federal…

At least five individuals have lost their lives, and thousands have been displaced due to severe floods and landslides in Malaysia, particularly affecting the states of Sarawak and Sabah on Borneo Island, Anadolu Agency reported. Approximately 5,000 people have been…

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Wednesday that Kuala Lumpur plans to build a school, hospital, and mosque in Gaza, which has suffered extensive destruction due to Israel’s military actions since October 2023, Anadolu Agency reported. This announcement coincides…