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How the Chinese minority navigates identity and politics in PAS’ Kelantan

Indonesia couple caned 140 times for sex outside marriage, drinking alcohol

People deliver a speech before a public caning by members of the syariah police in Banda Aceh on Jan 29.
People deliver a speech before a public caning by members of the syariah police in Banda Aceh on Jan 29.

New registrar of Muslim marriages to assume role from Feb 1

Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim (centre) thanked the outgoing Ustaz Nor Razak (left) for his service and said he looked forward to working with the incoming Ustaz Syakir Pasuni.
Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim (centre) thanked the outgoing Ustaz Nor Razak (left) for his service and said he looked forward to working with the incoming Ustaz Syakir Pasuni.

Upcoming Islamic college appoints steering committee, board of governors

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim speaking at the Singapore College of Islamic Studies' inaugural symposium on Jan 27.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim speaking at the Singapore College of Islamic Studies' inaugural symposium on Jan 27.

Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer

Mr Sammy Yahood said his visa was cancelled three hours before his flight departed from Israel.
Mr Sammy Yahood said his visa was cancelled three hours before his flight departed from Israel.

In Indonesia, faith and fun collide after sexy dangdut show at Islamic event

After the sermons and prayer, a dangdut singer in a skin-tight tube dress took to the stage.
After the sermons and prayer, a dangdut singer in a skin-tight tube dress took to the stage.

Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma reported missing after arriving in Jeddah

The actress was missing from the group of pilgrims gathered to board the flight bound for London from Jeddah.
The actress was missing from the group of pilgrims gathered to board the flight bound for London from Jeddah.

India top court denies bail to Muslim student activist

Umar Khalid's case has become a touchstone for critics who say India's Muslims face discriminatory treatment.
Umar Khalid's case has become a touchstone for critics who say India's Muslims face discriminatory treatment.

Hindu mum in Malaysia gets interfaith boost in race to find abducted daughter before she turns 18

Sungai Buloh PAS chief has lent support to reunite Hindu mother M. Indira Gandhi with her daughter.
Sungai Buloh PAS chief has lent support to reunite Hindu mother M. Indira Gandhi with her daughter.

Bangladesh’s Gen Z party faces revolt over Islamist alliance, risking its future

Bangladesh Army soldiers stand guard next to supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as they gather to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman after his return from London, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 25, 2025. REUTERS/Fatima Tuj Johora
Bangladesh Army soldiers stand guard next to supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as they gather to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman after his return from London, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 25, 2025. REUTERS/Fatima Tuj Johora

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.