Islam

Funding for Singapore’s first Islamic college will not come at expense of other needs: Zaqy

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad said MUIS will continue to balance its support for Singapore’s first Islamic college against the needs of mosques, madrasahs, religious education and lower-income families.

Why electric stunning of chickens at a Selangor slaughterhouse triggered halal concerns

A raid on a chicken slaughterhouse in Selangor raised questions over enforcement and consumer confidence in Malaysia’s halal industry.

Saudi-led coalition says it downs Houthi drone over Medina; Houthis deny attack

Indonesia urges umrah pilgrims to avoid Singapore, Malaysia transit flights

Deputy Haj and Umrah Minister Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak attends a meeting with representatives of umrah travel operators in Jakarta on Oct 26.

In Islamophobic rant, Trump seeks to stir Republican base in Michigan

Trump’s comments underscored the dark themes and personal vilification he and his allies have embraced as part of their closing pitch.

MUIS working with CASE to help those yet to be refunded from The Meat Brothers’ korban disruption

More than 300 refunds are still outstanding as at Oct 8, according to MUIS and CASE.

Proposed changes to Muslim law include simpler divorce process, strengthened welfare of children

The number of Muslim marriages fell in 2025, from 5,184 in 2024 to 5,006 in 2025, while the number of divorces rose from 1,440 in 2024 to 1,658 in 2025.

Those providing Islamic instruction to 10 or more must register as Muslim religious schools: MUIS

Around 50 individuals and organisations are expected to register as MRS under the updated requirements.

S’pore’s cohesion depends on confidence in identity, building bridges: Lawrence Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the 85th anniversary celebration of the Singapore Kadayanallur Muslim League on Sept 12.

News analysis

Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue in the 2026 US midterms

As the only Muslim running for statewide office, the American-born Abdul El-Sayed has been the focus of anti-Islamic rhetoric around the US.

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