![Israel supreme court rules religious seminary students must be drafted to military Israel supreme court rules religious seminary students must be drafted to military](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719303593_orthodox.jpg)
Israel supreme court rules religious seminary students must be drafted to military
The decree likely to send shockwaves through Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Teen boy, toddler allegedly die after eating food from school Teen boy, toddler allegedly die after eating food from school](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718081563_NoorArrifinMohamad.jpg)
Teen boy, toddler allegedly die after eating food from school
Police said the boy and the toddler was alleged to have died of food poisoning after eating food from a religious school in Gombak.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713848876_tbIndia.jpg)
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities
The US assessment said religious minorities in India reported discrimination including calls for violence and spread of misinformation.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Australian police say Assyrian church stabbing was terrorist attack Australian police say Assyrian church stabbing was terrorist attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713237694_TBSydneyjpg.jpg)
Australian police say Assyrian church stabbing was terrorist attack
Police said the knife attack was a terrorist act motivated by suspected religious extremism.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712658366_agong.jpg)
King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues
His Majesty said recent events should serve as a wake-up call for all parties on their responsibility to maintain unity of the nation.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712309877_TBSERILOGO.jpg)
Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions
SERI calls for a thorough review of existing hate speech legislation due its vagueness, which can lead to inconsistent enforcement.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Muslims urged to foster responsible engagement in multicultural societies Muslims urged to foster responsible engagement in multicultural societies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712202425_DrAfifialAkitijp.jpg)
Muslims urged to foster responsible engagement in multicultural societies
Datuk Dr Afifi al-Akiti highlights the need for vigilance against the pitfalls of full-on nationalism and religious populism.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Socks issue: KK Mart director, wife plead not guilty Socks issue: KK Mart director, wife plead not guilty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711442039_TBChaiKeeKanjp.jpg)
Socks issue: KK Mart director, wife plead not guilty
Datuk Seri Dr Chai Kee Kan and Datin Seri Loh Siew Mui were charged with deliberately intending to wound the religious feelings of Muslims.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![Fully residential religious schools in Perak not allowed to use plastic bottles, packaging Fully residential religious schools in Perak not allowed to use plastic bottles, packaging](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708661351_TBSULTANNAZRINSH.jpg)
Fully residential religious schools in Perak not allowed to use plastic bottles, packaging
The world faces a significant threat from the negative environmental impact of uncontrolled single-use plastic, said Sultan Nazrin Shah.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![Violent protests in Indian city kills two, more than 80 injured Violent protests in Indian city kills two, more than 80 injured](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707467365_TBProtestsinHald.jpg)
Violent protests in Indian city kills two, more than 80 injured
The violence erupted when officials moved to demolish a property that some locals considered a religious site.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Joint Johor Immigration op reveal foreign beggars netting up to RM10,000 monthly Joint Johor Immigration op reveal foreign beggars netting up to RM10,000 monthly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704121202_BaharuddinTahirPe.jpg)
Joint Johor Immigration op reveal foreign beggars netting up to RM10,000 monthly
Foreign beggars preying on public sympathy under the pretext of collecting donations to finance tahfiz schools and religious institutions.
Wed Jan 31 2024
![Ayodhya: Religious spectacle to mark Modi's opening of Ram temple Ayodhya: Religious spectacle to mark Modi's opening of Ram temple](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705885664_TBHinduLordRam.jpg)
Ayodhya: Religious spectacle to mark Modi's opening of Ram temple
The construction of the temple is also being seen as virtual launch of Narendra Modi's re-election campaign for elections due by May.
Mon Jan 22 2024
!['Mentega Terbang' film director, producer claim trial for allegedly offending religious beliefs of others 'Mentega Terbang' film director, producer claim trial for allegedly offending religious beliefs of others](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705480880_TBMentegaterbang.jpg)
'Mentega Terbang' film director, producer claim trial for allegedly offending religious beliefs of others
'Mentega Terbang' has faced objections from some Muslims in the country who allege that the film contains elements of religious pluralism.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702981917_TBjemaahmasjid.jpg)
COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau
The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) encourages the wearing of face masks to the mosque and surau to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Dec 19 2023
![Zulkifli Hasan has a vast experience in Shari'ah, Islamic finance Zulkifli Hasan has a vast experience in Shari'ah, Islamic finance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702369989_TBZulkifliHassan.jpg)
Zulkifli Hasan has a vast experience in Shari'ah, Islamic finance
Dr Zulkifli Hasan has been entrusted to hold the Religious Affairs Deputy Minister portfolio.
Tue Dec 12 2023