Malaysia
Malaysian authorities detain 35 more Shias Muslim worshipers
World
October 23, 2016
Malaysian authorities detain 35 more Shias Muslim worshipers
Over 35 Malaysian Shias were arrested while they were reciting Dua Kumayl in Darul Uloom al-Mustafa, Malaysia. Over…
Saudi Wahhabis seeking their goals against Shias in Malaysia
World
December 8, 2015
Saudi Wahhabis seeking their goals against Shias in Malaysia
Malaysian government has started its crackdown against Shias Malaysian government has started its crackdown against Shias of the country under the influence…
Sixteen arrested Malaysian Shias at Ashura mourning ceremony released on bail
World
October 25, 2015
Sixteen arrested Malaysian Shias at Ashura mourning ceremony released on bail
Sixteen of the Malaysian Shias, who were arrested two days ago at the mourning ceremony of Imam Hussein Sixteen…
Malaysian police raids Shia mourners
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October 24, 2015
Malaysian police raids Shia mourners
Malaysian police raided a mourning ceremony at the Imam Redha Hussainiyah Malaysian police raided a mourning ceremony at the…
Muharram mourning ceremonies in Malaysia
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October 19, 2015
Muharram mourning ceremonies in Malaysia
Mourning ceremonies have been held starting from October 15 Shia Muslims in Malaysia are holding mourning ceremonies for the…
Mahathir Mohamad urges avoiding sectarian strife
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September 15, 2015
Mahathir Mohamad urges avoiding sectarian strife
Malaysia to accept the Shias as fellow Muslims and thereby avoid the deadly sectarian strife Former Malaysian Prime Minister…
Malaysian police arrest 10 suspected of ISIS links
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August 23, 2015
Malaysian police arrest 10 suspected of ISIS links
Ten Malaysians have been arrested for fostering suspected links with ISIS Ten Malaysians have been arrested for fostering…
Concerns over rise of Salafism in the country
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October 22, 2014
Concerns over rise of Salafism in the country
The rise of Salafism or Wahhabism in Malaysia has resulted in controversial edicts (fatwas) being issued, to the extent of…
Malaysia airlines urged to allow Hijab
World
September 3, 2014
Malaysia airlines urged to allow Hijab
Members of Malaysia’s largest political party United Malays National Organization have called for allowing hijab for Malaysia Airlines stewardesses and…
Malaysia arrests suspected ISIL terrorist recruits amid fears of rising extremist support
World
August 25, 2014
Malaysia arrests suspected ISIL terrorist recruits amid fears of rising extremist support
Malaysian authorities announced this week the arrest of a group of 19 suspected ISIL terrorists who had plans to join…