![Don't fan religious, racial sentiments - Anwar Don't fan religious, racial sentiments - Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41679034584_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Don't fan religious, racial sentiments - Anwar
The govt would oppose any attempts to set the people against one another and raise the racial and religious "temperature' in Malaysia.
Fri Mar 17 2023
![US designates Iran, China as countries of concern over religious freedom US designates Iran, China as countries of concern over religious freedom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81664605831_TBIRANPROTEST.jpg)
US designates Iran, China as countries of concern over religious freedom
Blinken said the list also includes North Korea and Myanmar - engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom.
Sat Dec 03 2022
![China, Myanmar and others criticised in report on rising religious persecution China, Myanmar and others criticised in report on rising religious persecution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618980514_UIGHURS.jpg)
China, Myanmar and others criticised in report on rising religious persecution
The latest report put 26 countries in a "red" category denoting the existence of persecution.
Wed Apr 21 2021
![Respect right to religious freedom, avoid prejudice, discrimination Respect right to religious freedom, avoid prejudice, discrimination](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618647679_DRZULKIFLI.jpg)
Respect right to religious freedom, avoid prejudice, discrimination
In recent times, stories and commentaries on racism and intolerance towards other religious practices as well as discrimination have often been hot issues in the community.
Sat Apr 17 2021
![Ceritalah ASEAN - Religious Freedom: A Disparate Picture Ceritalah ASEAN - Religious Freedom: A Disparate Picture](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-06/41529554833_CeritalahAsean.jpg)
Ceritalah ASEAN - Religious Freedom: A Disparate Picture
However, during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, where nearly a quarter of the worlds population abstains from food and drink, Aisyah closes shop.
Thu Jun 21 2018
![Trump's religious freedom order may give opponents an unintended boost Trump's religious freedom order may give opponents an unintended boost](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61493913462_USPresidentDonal.jpg)
Trump's religious freedom order may give opponents an unintended boost
They were poised to benefit from the move, which lifts the risk of religious groups losing their tax-exempt status if they advocate for particular candidates.
Fri May 05 2017
![NRD urged to rectify weakness in MyKad issuance NRD urged to rectify weakness in MyKad issuance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71462649242_MyKad.jpg)
NRD urged to rectify weakness in MyKad issuance
The Sabah government upholds religious freedom and views seriously any issue that could jeopardise peace and harmony among the people of different faiths in the state.
Thu May 04 2017
![Trump says his travel ban needed to ensure U.S. religious freedom Trump says his travel ban needed to ensure U.S. religious freedom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/41486093553_Trump.jpg)
Trump says his travel ban needed to ensure U.S. religious freedom
U.S. President Donald Trump defended his order to temporarily bar entry to people from seven majority-Muslim nations.
Fri Feb 03 2017
![Indonesia transfixed as tearful Jakarta governor appears at blasphemy trial Indonesia transfixed as tearful Jakarta governor appears at blasphemy trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41481605240_JakartaGovernor.jpg)
Indonesia transfixed as tearful Jakarta governor appears at blasphemy trial
Around 100 Muslim protesters calling for the jailing of Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, an ethnic Chinese Christian, chanted "God is great" outside the court.
Tue Dec 13 2016
![Bulgaria bans full-face Islamic veil Bulgaria bans full-face Islamic veil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/81475284434_Burqa.jpg)
Bulgaria bans full-face Islamic veil
Bulgaria banned on Friday face-covering Islamic veils in public, joining a small number of EU countries as debate rages across Europe about religious freedoms.
Sat Oct 01 2016
![Obama to make first visit to US mosque next week Obama to make first visit to US mosque next week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61452664374_Obama.jpg)
Obama to make first visit to US mosque next week
Obama will visit on Wednesday the Islamic Society of Baltimore mosque, where he will hold a roundtable with the community and deliver remarks.
Sun Jan 31 2016
![Rights group wants guideline on religion freedom at ASEAN level Rights group wants guideline on religion freedom at ASEAN level](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/81404482370_295x200.jpg)
Rights group wants guideline on religion freedom at ASEAN level
A legal framework to protect religious freedom is needed at the regional level, said Indonesia's NGO Coalition for International Human Rights Advocacy (HRWG).
Sat Jul 05 2014
![Call on all Malaysians to support Religious Freedom for Minorities all around the world Call on all Malaysians to support Religious Freedom for Minorities all around the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/81404381284_295x200.jpg)
Call on all Malaysians to support Religious Freedom for Minorities all around the world
To abhor civil servants, students and teachers who are Muslim from fasting during Ramadan is to force them not to follow one of the five pillars of Islam.
Thu Jul 03 2014
![French court upholds Scientology fraud conviction French court upholds Scientology fraud conviction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-10/51381978231_295x200.jpg)
French court upholds Scientology fraud conviction
The Cour de Cassation on Wednesday rejected the organisation's request that a 2009 conviction for "organised fraud" be overturned on the grounds it violated religious freedoms.
Thu Oct 17 2013