Asia

Vietnam Expands Trade Outreach to Global Halal Market ——————————— Vietnam is intensifying efforts to expand exports to the global Halal market as part of a broader strategy to diversify trade destinations amid growing uncertainty in traditional export markets. Authorities in…

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…

Halal-Friendly Korean Cuisine Gains Popularity Among Muslim Tourists in Seoul ——————————— Seoul’s culinary scene is increasingly adapting to the growing presence of Muslim tourists, who are seeking halal-friendly options in traditional Korean cuisine, according to The Chosun Daily. On the…

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…

Uyghur Monitor Calls for Accountability as CECC Confirms Ongoing Crimes Against Uyghurs in New Report —————————– Justice For All’s Save Uyghur campaign has called for increased accountability following the release of a new report by the U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on…

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)…

Global Concern Grows Over China’s Policies Toward Ethnic Minorities ………. China’s approach toward its ethnic minorities has prompted growing international concern, with rights groups warning that state-led assimilation policies may threaten the survival of several distinct cultures, according to media…

Over Half a Million Displaced as Cambodia–Thailand Border Fighting Intensifies …….. More than half a million people have been displaced in Cambodia following renewed and deadly border clashes with Thailand, Cambodian authorities said on Sunday. The fighting has centered on…

Tajik President Calls for Halt to New Mosque Construction Amid Ongoing Religious Restrictions ——————— Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon said the construction of new mosques should stop, urging society to focus instead on education, culture, and intellectual development. He made the…