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Contributions of Indian Muslims lauded as Bencoolen Mosque celebrates 200 years

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad (centre), said that the Indian Muslim community has played a significant role in the development of Singapore.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad (centre), said that the Indian Muslim community has played a significant role in the development of Singapore.

Mosques to remain open for daily, Friday prayers, with haze-related precautions in place: MUIS

MUIS said that non-essential outdoor programmes will be halted if the 24-hour PSI enters the “very unhealthy” range of 201 to 300.
MUIS said that non-essential outdoor programmes will be halted if the 24-hour PSI enters the “very unhealthy” range of 201 to 300.

Immigration judge rules US can deport president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque

Chicago Immigration Court Judge Jayme Salinardi sided with the government’s claim that the mosque leader posed a security threat.
Chicago Immigration Court Judge Jayme Salinardi sided with the government’s claim that the mosque leader posed a security threat.

Committee formed to strengthen safeguards for children in religious settings, report due end-2026

The Committee to Strengthen Safeguards in Religious Settings will report to Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad.
The Committee to Strengthen Safeguards in Religious Settings will report to Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad.

Man to be charged with allegedly starting a fire in front of mosque at UOB Plaza

Police said they were alerted to a fire outside a mosque located at 80 Raffles Place at around 9pm on Sept 25.
Police said they were alerted to a fire outside a mosque located at 80 Raffles Place at around 9pm on Sept 25.

Committee to review safeguards protecting minors in Islamic institutions after mosque sex abuse case

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad announced the committee in Parliament on Sept 8.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad announced the committee in Parliament on Sept 8.

Sengkang mosque employee charged after he allegedly took more than $14k from donation boxes

Mohamed Muhaimin Mohamed Sulaiman was charged with criminal breach of trust on Aug 12.
Mohamed Muhaimin Mohamed Sulaiman was charged with criminal breach of trust on Aug 12.

Palestinians say settler violence and military raids are bringing them to breaking point

Palestinians react next to the bodies of Palestinians, who were killed in a deadly shooting incident near the village of Tal in Nablus, West Bank, during their funeral on July 25.
Palestinians react next to the bodies of Palestinians, who were killed in a deadly shooting incident near the village of Tal in Nablus, West Bank, during their funeral on July 25.

Prayers, parties and the changing face of Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang has been Kuala Lumpur’s tourism and entertainment heart for decades, embodying both the glamour and grit of Malaysia’s capital.
Bukit Bintang has been Kuala Lumpur’s tourism and entertainment heart for decades, embodying both the glamour and grit of Malaysia’s capital.

Palestinians say Israeli settlers torch mosque, factory

Graffiti spray-painted on the wall of a mosque, which Palestinians say was painted by Israeli settlers, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on July 19.
Graffiti spray-painted on the wall of a mosque, which Palestinians say was painted by Israeli settlers, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on July 19.

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