1+ week, 1+ day ago   (297+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — The term ‘religious exploitation’ is more appropriate and objective than ‘riding on religion’ to describe the act of misusing religion for worldly interests, said Federal Territories Mufti Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil. He said the term ‘riding on religion…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (287+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — “Only prayer and patience can strengthen our spirits,” lamented Mures, the eldest son of senior citizen K. Balasingam, 71, who has yet to be contacted following the flash flood disaster on the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday. Mures, 40, said…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (259+ words) PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — The federal government has planned the provision of sites in Precinct 20 here for non-Muslim places of worship since 2013, said National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He said the initiative not only reflected systematic and inclusive urban planning,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (453+ words) SERDANG, Aug 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the commemoration of Maulidur Rasul should not be limited to celebrations or processions, but should instead be reflected through practising Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) way of life as a source of mercy…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (762+ words) AUG 25 — There is something quietly reassuring about how coffee is served whenever people gather. It happens so naturally that we rarely stop to think about it. Whether it is during a university meeting, a kenduri, a visit to someone’s home…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (213+ words) BATU PAHAT, Aug 16 — Muslims have been urged to observe proper conduct and good morals and refrain from immoral behaviour, especially in places of worship such as mosques and surau. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Senator Dr Zulkifli…...