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Singapore Malays

Strengthening marriages, improving after-school care among new initiatives to support Malay/Muslims

The Malay/Muslim community has achieved remarkable progress, said Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim on March 5, but he recognises that “everyone has a different lived experience”.
The Malay/Muslim community has achieved remarkable progress, said Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim on March 5, but he recognises that “everyone has a different lived experience”.

Commentary

The trouble when fact-checking is in English and social media isn’t

While fake news in English is closely monitored, the same is not true when it is spread through vernacular content.
While fake news in English is closely monitored, the same is not true when it is spread through vernacular content.

Revamped Malay Heritage Centre to feature new artefacts, greater focus on women’s contributions

Malay Heritage Centre assistant curator Hadi Osni sharing about a stencilled sign dated 1897 which was uncovered during restoration works for the centre.
Malay Heritage Centre assistant curator Hadi Osni sharing about a stencilled sign dated 1897 which was uncovered during restoration works for the centre.

Mendaki to expand initiatives in next 5 years to further boost success among Malay/Muslims

(From left) Mendaki chief executive Feroz Akber, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad, showing the group’s five-year work plan to strengthen educational support, expand outreach and deepen partnerships, on Jan 15.
(From left) Mendaki chief executive Feroz Akber, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad, showing the group’s five-year work plan to strengthen educational support, expand outreach and deepen partnerships, on Jan 15.

160-year-old Maqam Habib Noh tomb fully reopens to visitors after major renovation

The mausoleum, located at Haji Muhammad Salleh Mosque in Palmer Road, now has a new dome with Islamic calligraphy, freshly painted walls, and reinforced structures.
The mausoleum, located at Haji Muhammad Salleh Mosque in Palmer Road, now has a new dome with Islamic calligraphy, freshly painted walls, and reinforced structures.

Berita Harian, AMP Singapore to provide bursaries for tertiary students

The MOU was signed by BH Editor, Nazry Mokhtar (left) and AMP Executive Director Mohksin Rashid at the BH newsroom on Jan 8.
The MOU was signed by BH Editor, Nazry Mokhtar (left) and AMP Executive Director Mohksin Rashid at the BH newsroom on Jan 8.

Brigadier-General, young writer lauded as Berita Harian Achievers of the Year

Berita Harian’s Achiever of the Year recipient, Brigadier-General Fairoz Hassan, and Young Achiever of the Year recipient, writer Nur Aisyah Lyana Mohamed Satria.
Berita Harian’s Achiever of the Year recipient, Brigadier-General Fairoz Hassan, and Young Achiever of the Year recipient, writer Nur Aisyah Lyana Mohamed Satria.

Berita Harian to switch to compact size in 2026

Berita Harian's new smaller format print newspaper, on Nov 6, 2025.
Berita Harian's new smaller format print newspaper, on Nov 6, 2025.

New task force to look at career development, effective use of AI for Malay/Muslim youth

The task force is led by Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health Rahayu Mahzam (front row, third from left) and Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi (front row, second from left).
The task force is led by Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health Rahayu Mahzam (front row, third from left) and Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi (front row, second from left).

Improving economic outcomes, celebrating Malay culture to support Malay/Muslim community: Faishal

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim speaking in Parliament on Sept 23.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim speaking in Parliament on Sept 23.

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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.