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School ordered to stop religious segregation of students

School ordered to stop religious segregation of students

The Sabah school principal has acknowledged her mistake in implementing the move.

Yoursay: Inciting hatred – no double standards, please

Yoursay: Inciting hatred – no double standards, please

YOURSAY | ‘We're now on a slippery slope of religious and racial extremism.’
Latheefa pans meeting between minister and Zakir Naik

Latheefa pans meeting between minister and Zakir Naik

Lawyer asks how such a 'divisive and offensive character' can be an 'inspiration' to Mujahid.

Insults to religion: Time for Malaysia to grow up

Insults to religion: Time for Malaysia to grow up

COMMENT | Politicians capitalising on the issue will put the country in a heightened state of fear.

Include counselling in sentence for insulting religion, urges Abim

Include counselling in sentence for insulting religion, urges Abim

It says this will impart a positive impact on the individual concerned as well as to the community.
Insulting Islam: Court orders mental check for man

Insulting Islam: Court orders mental check for man

Alister Cogia, who was sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in jail, will undergo mental observation. 

After Twitter user, police nab Facebook user for insulting Islam

After Twitter user, police nab Facebook user for insulting Islam

The 28-year-old suspect has been picked up to assist probe into the allegedly offensive comments. 

Deputy minister: Vaccines are beneficial to Muslims

Deputy minister: Vaccines are beneficial to Muslims

Fuziah Salleh says the halal status of vaccines should not be called into question.

Religion is personal, not political

Religion is personal, not political

Religious pomposity is not the yardstick to measure a political candidate's ability to serve.

Racists, bigots in Malaya, daylight robbers in S'wak

Racists, bigots in Malaya, daylight robbers in S'wak

COMMENT | We are still wrapped in a world where race and religion reign supreme.
No compromise for those who attempt to insult religion

No compromise for those who attempt to insult religion

Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says action will be taken against those who cause disharmony.

Do non-Malay politicians really want 'difficult' conversations?

Do non-Malay politicians really want 'difficult' conversations?

COMMENT | They like to talk big about religious freedoms but do nothing about it.
Police still tracking down Indira's ex-husband, says Bukit Aman CID chief

Police still tracking down Indira's ex-husband, says Bukit Aman CID chief

He stresses that efforts to locate Muhammad Riduan Abdullah are still continuing. 

Yoursay: Political will and courage needed to turn tide of bigotry

Yoursay: Political will and courage needed to turn tide of bigotry

YOURSAY | ‘Harapan must do more to open rakyat’s minds so we don't live in ‘fear’ of fellow citizens.’
Quit as minister if cops can't trace Indira's daughter, MIC tells Kula

Quit as minister if cops can't trace Indira's daughter, MIC tells Kula

S Rajah says as Indira's lawyer, the minister must raise the issue in cabinet and pressure the home minister.
'Lighted cross' issue: Penang gov't awaiting explanation from developer

'Lighted cross' issue: Penang gov't awaiting explanation from developer

Chief minister says gov't is still waiting for report over 'cross-like' lighting at apartment building. 

Religion should be taught in school - just don't promote it

Religion should be taught in school - just don't promote it

COMMENT | There is a big difference between teaching religion and promoting religion in the classroom.

PM vows to change school syllabus, less focus on religion

PM vows to change school syllabus, less focus on religion

UPDATED 1:35AM | He is concerned about how national schools have become religious schools.

Fuziah: Local authorities can take action on unregistered tahfiz schools

Fuziah: Local authorities can take action on unregistered tahfiz schools

Deputy minister notes that unlike religious departments, local authorities have power to shut down unregistered premises. 

Why even bother with religious dialogue?

Why even bother with religious dialogue?

COMMENT | The Harapan gov’t is allowing the Umno-PAS team to control the narrative.

Sivarasa, Ku Nan look to settle suit over mosque speech

Sivarasa, Ku Nan look to settle suit over mosque speech

Deputy minister's lawyer says both parties hope to settle the defamation suit by Nov 11. 

Canadian preacher files bankruptcy notice against Zamihan

Canadian preacher files bankruptcy notice against Zamihan

This comes after Jakim senior assistant director fails to meet deadline to pay damages to Bilal Philips.

China official says 'sinicisation' of religion in Xinjiang must go on

China official says 'sinicisation' of religion in Xinjiang must go on

You Quan of the CPC's United Front Work Department says 'religious extremism must be guarded against.

I applaud Mujahid's good advice

I applaud Mujahid's good advice

COMMENT | People who shove their beliefs on others should instead try finding jobs that suit them.