![Abe killer wielded homemade gun, grudge over mother's financial ruin, police say Abe killer wielded homemade gun, grudge over mother's financial ruin, police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657505550_TetsuyaYamagami.jpg)
Abe killer wielded homemade gun, grudge over mother's financial ruin, police say
Yamagami told police that his mother went bankrupt from a "huge donation" made to a religious group that Abe had promoted.
Mon Jul 11 2022
![Proposed SOP for other religious group activities to be tabled next week Proposed SOP for other religious group activities to be tabled next week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61589513860_HalimahMohamedSadi.jpg)
Proposed SOP for other religious group activities to be tabled next week
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the SOP would be tabled by National Unity Minister, Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique.
Fri May 15 2020
![Pakistan, Bangladesh try to stop Friday prayers to avert coronavirus spike Pakistan, Bangladesh try to stop Friday prayers to avert coronavirus spike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61585898749_bangladesh.jpg)
Pakistan, Bangladesh try to stop Friday prayers to avert coronavirus spike
But authorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh, another Muslim majority nation, and even India have struggled to persuade conservative religious groups to maintain social distancing.
Fri Apr 03 2020
![Tajikistan officials are texting women to tell them what to wear Tajikistan officials are texting women to tell them what to wear](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71460187966_Niqab.jpg)
Tajikistan officials are texting women to tell them what to wear
In: "national" Tajik dress, now required by law at all "traditional" gatherings. Out: the hijab, and other kinds of Muslim dress.
Sat Sep 09 2017
![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
![Thai forces besiege temple in standoff over monk Thai forces besiege temple in standoff over monk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61487210862_Dhammakaya.jpg)
Thai forces besiege temple in standoff over monk
The Dhammakaya Temple is a rare institution in defying the junta, which has so far trodden warily in confronting a religious group that claims millions of followers.
Thu Feb 16 2017
![In emotional farewell speech, Michelle Obama praises diversity In emotional farewell speech, Michelle Obama praises diversity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51483753400_MichelleObama.jpg)
In emotional farewell speech, Michelle Obama praises diversity
First lady Michelle Obama made an impassioned case for embracing diversity and welcoming all religious groups on Friday in a not-so-veiled message to her husband's successor.
Sat Jan 07 2017
![FBI kept tabs on Muhammad Ali in 1966 during Nation of Islam probe FBI kept tabs on Muhammad Ali in 1966 during Nation of Islam probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/71465024320_950x600.jpg)
FBI kept tabs on Muhammad Ali in 1966 during Nation of Islam probe
The FBI kept tabs on the late boxer Muhammad Ali in 1966, including his divorce and his speech at a Miami mosque, in its investigation of the religious group Nation of Islam, said FBI.
Fri Dec 16 2016
![Perak police probes 'Imam Mahdi' deviant group Perak police probes 'Imam Mahdi' deviant group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71437651712_ABDULRAHIMHANAFI.jpg)
Perak police probes 'Imam Mahdi' deviant group
Perak police are investigating a claim about a deviant religious group in the state which is allegedly trying to spread its influence throughout the country.
Sat Jul 23 2016
![Police monitoring 56 deviant religious groups Police monitoring 56 deviant religious groups](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/71450104084_MasirKujat.jpg)
Police monitoring 56 deviant religious groups
Police are monitoring 56 deviant religious groups that could pose a threat to public order and security in the country, the Dewan Negara was told today.
Wed Dec 16 2015
![Want 'sustained happiness'? Get religion, study suggests Want 'sustained happiness'? Get religion, study suggests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71436615307_CROSSCHURCH.jpg)
Want 'sustained happiness'? Get religion, study suggests
A new study suggests that joining a religious group could do more for someone's "sustained happiness" than other forms of social participation, such as volunteering, playing sports or taking a class.
Sun Aug 16 2015
![Philippines bars Chris Brown from leaving over concert row Philippines bars Chris Brown from leaving over concert row](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71437576311_ChrisBrown.jpg)
Philippines bars Chris Brown from leaving over concert row
Chris Brown was barred from leaving the Philippines after a prominent religious group alleged he reneged on an agreement to perform at a 2014 concert.
Wed Jul 22 2015
![PAS Youth line-up from different backgrounds - Nik Abduh PAS Youth line-up from different backgrounds - Nik Abduh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/61433575830_295x200.jpg)
PAS Youth line-up from different backgrounds - Nik Abduh
The new central PAS Youth committee will comprise leaders from different backgrounds and not only from the religious group.
Wed Jun 10 2015
![Marriage with former Miss Malaysia irretrievably broken - Khoo Kay Peng Marriage with former Miss Malaysia irretrievably broken - Khoo Kay Peng](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/51412484033_295x200.jpg)
Marriage with former Miss Malaysia irretrievably broken - Khoo Kay Peng
The billionaire said he tried to reconcile many times through religious groups and friends to save his marriage but it was unsuccessful.
Tue Nov 04 2014
!['Gangnam Style during Thaipusam disrespectful' 'Gangnam Style during Thaipusam disrespectful'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/51359533878_295x200.jpg)
'Gangnam Style during Thaipusam disrespectful'
A video depicting a group of youths dancing to Psy's 'Gangnam Style' during Thaipusam has enraged religious groups, calling it disrespectful.
Wed Jan 30 2013