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No plans to abolish religion status on MyKad - Home Ministry

No plans to abolish religion status on MyKad - Home Ministry

It says this in response to rumours circulated on WhatsApp.

Saudi Arabia keen to work with Malaysia to counter Islamophobia

Saudi Arabia keen to work with Malaysia to counter Islamophobia

Both countries are making efforts to convey the true picture of Islam, says its Ambassador to Malaysia Mahmoud Hussien.

Take a chill pill on racism, religion, Harapan told

Take a chill pill on racism, religion, Harapan told

These issues, as well as the Jawi script and Zakir Naik, clearly show how Malaysians are split along racial and religious lines, Gerakan leader says.
BBC's Hardtalk ties up Mujahid in knots

BBC's Hardtalk ties up Mujahid in knots

The Islamic affairs minister endures a tough time when questioned on Zakir Naik and Sisters in Islam.

Lawyer: Take religion out of schools, leave it to the rulers

Lawyer: Take religion out of schools, leave it to the rulers

UPDATED 9.56PM | Siti Kasim believes toxic political environment stems from schools. 

PAS veterans ready to enter temples to explain Muafakat Nasional Charter

PAS veterans ready to enter temples to explain Muafakat Nasional Charter

Its veterans' group chairperson says it's important that non-Malays and non-Muslims understand the Umno-PAS tie-up.

Yoursay: Soon Malaysia will be sending maids to Vietnam

Yoursay: Soon Malaysia will be sending maids to Vietnam

YOURSAY | 'If we continue on this path, most of our neighbours would have overtaken us.'

Vietnam surpassing M'sia should be a wake-up call

Vietnam surpassing M'sia should be a wake-up call

MP SPEAKS | Our country too engrossed with racial and religious issues to be bothered about economic growth.

'Ultraman Buddha' art in Thailand prompts police complaint

'Ultraman Buddha' art in Thailand prompts police complaint

The four paintings, displayed last week at a shopping mall in northeastern Thailand, has since been removed.

Gov't will not stop Zakir from joining religious events - Muhyiddin

Gov't will not stop Zakir from joining religious events - Muhyiddin

'We will not control him 100 percent,' says the home minister.

Non-bumi product boycott not effective, will only provoke anger, says Mahathir

Non-bumi product boycott not effective, will only provoke anger, says Mahathir

UPDATED 12.19AM | He urges a stop to a movement advocating for products made by non-bumis to be boycotted. 

About 5,000 complaints lodged with Jakim - Mujahid

About 5,000 complaints lodged with Jakim - Mujahid

'These were complaints relating to provocative statements insulting Islam and Prophet Muhammad.'

Hadi: PAS advised Zakir to focus on preaching, not politics

Hadi: PAS advised Zakir to focus on preaching, not politics

The PAS president maintains Zakir's comments were politicised by the DAP.

Marzuki claims cabinet decides not to deport Zakir, sources say otherwise

Marzuki claims cabinet decides not to deport Zakir, sources say otherwise

UPDATED 11.24PM | The deputy foreign minister says the cabinet collectively made the decision and not the PM alone.

Syed Saddiq hosts dinner for Zakir, says 'let's move on'

Syed Saddiq hosts dinner for Zakir, says 'let's move on'

The country needs healing, he says in an Instagram post.

Does Malaysia need a Saddam Hussein?

Does Malaysia need a Saddam Hussein?

COMMENT |  Do we really want a mass murderer to lead this country?

Nik Mohd Hasyudeen is new Tabung Haji CEO

Nik Mohd Hasyudeen is new Tabung Haji CEO

He succeeds Zukri Samat who has terminated his contract of service for health reasons.
Organiser cancels second Brickfields rally after call from Anwar

Organiser cancels second Brickfields rally after call from Anwar

He says the PKR president has set up a meeting next week to address Indian community issues.
Disturbed and upset over Mahathir's stand

Disturbed and upset over Mahathir's stand

LETTER | This is over the khat and Zakir Naik issues. And what about the handover date?

Polemics on Zakir Naik could invite extremist threats - academic

Polemics on Zakir Naik could invite extremist threats - academic

Extremist groups await the time to carry out any form of attack, says Myriss director.

NGO leader denies LTTE links, lodges report against Zakir Naik student

NGO leader denies LTTE links, lodges report against Zakir Naik student

Firdaus Wong claims the NGO's symbol is similar to the Tamil Tigers's.

Bersatu man wants law applied equally on 'controversial issues'

Bersatu man wants law applied equally on 'controversial issues'

Supreme council member says just as the law enforced against Zakir, stern action should be taken against others too.

Why did KJ mention Jesus Christ?

Why did KJ mention Jesus Christ?

LETTER | Why bring Jesus Christ into a political discussion?

Zakir Naik in Bukit Aman past midnight

Zakir Naik in Bukit Aman past midnight

The preacher had his statement recorded over comments he made during a ceramah in Kelantan.