PUTRAJAYA, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr. Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has instructed the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) to seek an explanation tomorrow from the relevant party regarding a purporte…

KOTA TINGGI, The tradition of lighting oil lamps during the last 10 nights of Ramadan, known as the ‘malam tujuh likur’, not only enlivens the atmosphere leading up to Hari Raya Aidilfitri but also fosters unity and harmony in the community.

Residen…

KUALA LUMPUR, Local community leaders have been urged to work together to combat the spread of deviant teachings in their respective areas and contain the problem effectively.

Selangor Islamic Religious Council Faith Control Committee member Prof Ma…

KUALA LUMPUR, Traffic flow on several major highways was reported to be slow in some areas following an increase in the number of vehicles on the road as of 5pm this afternoon as city folks start going home to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

The Mal…

KUALA LUMPUR, Eight police reports have been received so far nationwide regarding the logo of a well-known shoe company allegedly resembling the word ‘Allah’ on its shoe soles.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said an investigati…

KUCHING, The tradition of ‘bertuntung’, or decorating the house using oil lamps ahead of the Aidilfitri celebration, is still practised by the Malay community in Sarawak until today.

A check by Bernama in Kampung Nombor, here, found that oil lamps a…