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German teacher barred from wearing headscarf at work

German teacher barred from wearing headscarf at work

Berlin court states children should be free of the influence exerted by religious symbols

S’wak DAP Youth schools Hadi on why religion, politics don’t mix

S’wak DAP Youth schools Hadi on why religion, politics don’t mix

GE14 | Abdul Aziz Isa slams PAS president for challenging Christian priests to run in the polls.

Yoursay: Telling Christians to do what is right cannot be wrong

Yoursay: Telling Christians to do what is right cannot be wrong

YOURSAY | ‘No politician should expect the vote of a Christian, if he continually attacks them...’

Keep our places of worship out of the election

Keep our places of worship out of the election

COMMENT | ‘This is not the time for non-Muslim religious leaders to overtly take sides.’

Kuching archbishop’s grace under fire

Kuching archbishop’s grace under fire

COMMENT | Simon Poh's conciliatory attitude in response to Kuching courthouse incident is to be commended.

Why do Muslims ignore Quran when it comes to religious compulsion?

Why do Muslims ignore Quran when it comes to religious compulsion?

That part of the holy book isn't too difficult to comprehend, right?

Religion is belief, not rule

Religion is belief, not rule

COMMENT | Understanding follows whole-hearted acceptance of a religion, rather than rote observation.

Indira Gandhi case – how reality conflicts with claims of moderation

Indira Gandhi case – how reality conflicts with claims of moderation

Child custody conflicts involving unilateral conversion are really about choice.

Woman lodges police report over ‘no tudung’ attack

Woman lodges police report over ‘no tudung’ attack

Police will track down the man who slapped the Indonesian for not wearing a tudung.

Temple demolition shows Johor govt’s lack of heart, says state rep

Temple demolition shows Johor govt’s lack of heart, says state rep

Gov't should have halted demolition until issues with Hindu temple were resolved, says Liow Cai Tung. 

Menstruation checks in schools need to stop

Menstruation checks in schools need to stop

COMMENT | Teachers who insist on such proof for girls to skip prayers are going too far.

Kuantan schools told to hold mass prayer before kids go home

Kuantan schools told to hold mass prayer before kids go home

The district MOE officer wants at least 10pct of Muslim male students to be able to recite the Quran, lead prayers.

Is it Islamic to vilify other religions?

Is it Islamic to vilify other religions?

No religion teaches us to insult or condemn other religions.

Deputy minister, please respect my religious right

Deputy minister, please respect my religious right

MP SPEAKS | As a Muslim I have no problems defending the rights of atheists.

With anti-atheism claims, Umno reconstructing constitution

With anti-atheism claims, Umno reconstructing constitution

MP SPEAKS | They appear to be taking away our freedoms, one bit at a time.

No one is free from religion in Malaysia

No one is free from religion in Malaysia

If non-Muslims think they are free from religion in this country, they are mistaken.

Yoursay: And now, they’re going after the atheists

Yoursay: And now, they’re going after the atheists

YOURSAY | 'Is Asyraf suggesting everyone should be forced to believe in God?'

Sri Lanka arrest 19 after Buddhist-Muslim violence; four injured

Sri Lanka arrest 19 after Buddhist-Muslim violence; four injured

The clash between 'extremists' was reportedly triggered by rumours and fake messages on social media.

The difference between discrimination and dress codes

The difference between discrimination and dress codes

'Muslim-only launderettes and the headscarf ban are not the same.'

Being consistent on religious issues that matter

Being consistent on religious issues that matter

COMMENT | Fighting for equality and justice means supporting our Muslim sisters on the headscarf ban. 

Don't impose religion on others, says Liow

Don't impose religion on others, says Liow

The MCA president cites beer festival bans and Muslim-only laundrettes as 'religiously-motivated' issues.

Protestant Reformation 500th anniversary: The journey thus far

Protestant Reformation 500th anniversary: The journey thus far

A reflection on the challenges faced by the church on this 500th year of the Reformation.

Dear M’sians, stop being hypocrites

Dear M’sians, stop being hypocrites

The double standards we hold must be viewed with brutal honesty.

‘My mum said mooncakes are haram’

‘My mum said mooncakes are haram’

My friend gets this reply when offering mooncakes to Muslim workmates.