Asia

Singapore Adopts Neighbourliness Charter to Strengthen Interfaith Harmony ———————————- Singapore’s Islamic Religious Council (MUIS), together with representatives of nine other religious traditions, has affirmed a shared Charter on Neighbourliness aimed at strengthening mutual respect, trust and peaceful coexistence among the…

Indonesia Honors Italy-Based World Halal Authority with 2026 Innovation Excellence Award ——————————— The World Halal Authority (WHA), headquartered in Milan, Italy, has received the “Excellence in Innovation for European Halal Certification and Export Assurance” award at the Indonesia Halal Awards…

UN Launches Emergency Aid Operation After Fresh Floods in Nepal ——————————– The United Nations has launched an emergency response after flash floods struck Nepal’s central Gorkha district, sweeping away homes and bridges. Authorities report at least five people missing and…

London Hosts Second Halal Forum to Explore Global Trade, Investment and Technology ———————————————– London hosted the second London Halal Forum on October 10–11, bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers and experts to explore investment opportunities and strengthen international cooperation across…

Malaysia Offers Grants of Up to RM5,000 to Help Small Businesses Obtain Halal Certification ————————————- Malaysia has announced financial assistance of up to 5,000 Malaysian ringgit (RM) for microenterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking halal certification for the…

Malaysia Closes Schools as Indonesian Wildfire Haze Pushes Air Pollution to Unhealthy Levels ————————————- Malaysia closed schools in Kuala Lumpur and several states on Friday, October 9, as smoke from Indonesian forest fires spread across Southeast Asia, pushing air pollution…

Malaysia Hosts Exhibition Highlighting Islamic Calligraphy and Quran Manuscripts —————————————– An exhibition dedicated to Islamic calligraphy, titled FAWATIH, was held in Malaysia on October 6, 2026, as part of events marking the 66th edition of the International Quran Recitation and…

Malaysia to Host ICMAD 2026 Conference on Contemporary Issues Facing Muslim Communities ———————————- Malaysia’s Sultan Zainal Abidin University (UniSZA) in Terengganu is set to host the International Conference on Muslim Affairs and Contemporary Issues (ICMAD 2026) on October 5, bringing…

Uyghurs Protest China’s Xinjiang Policies in Istanbul on National Day —————————————– Uyghur Muslims and supporters of their cause held a protest outside the Chinese Consulate in Istanbul, calling for protection of religious and cultural rights in Xinjiang. The demonstration took…

Shandong Agricultural Trade Expo in Malaysia Focuses on Halal Market, ASEAN Expansion ————————- The Remarkable Shandong Agricultural Trade (Malaysia) Expo 2026 brought together nearly 100 companies from six cities and regions across China’s Shandong province, showcasing more than 1,100 agricultural…