Violence erupts at anti-Islam protest in Sweden The Associated Press Published: Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 – 6:25 am Last Modified: Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 – 8:56 am STOCKHOLM — Swedish activists clashed with police amid a hail of bottles and fireworks in downtown Stockholm on Saturday as they tried to break […]
Pakistan’s New Spy Chief Visits Washington at a Time of Frayed Relations By DECLAN WALSH and MARK MAZZETTI Published: July 31, 2012 S ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — As befits any newly installed spymaster, a vague air of mystery surrounds Lt. Gen. Zahir ul-Islam, the head of Pakistan’s powerful Inter-Services Intelligence directorate, who is visiting Washington in […]
From halal spas to prayer rooms at airport terminals, the global tourism industry is gearing up for a projected boom in Muslim travel over the next decade, experts say. Their growing number and affluence means Muslims — especially from the oil-rich Middle East — are travelling like never before, and […]
MUAR: Malaysia’s agricultural capability has received world recognition with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) inviting the country to spearhead a programme to increase food production among Islamic countries. Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said this was voiced by the IDB fund manager chairman Dr Abdullah El-Kuwaiz when they […]
JEDDAH: NADEEM AL-HAMID ARABNEWS Friday 27 July 2012 Oud incense and oil as well as eastern perfumes are on most Saudi families’ shopping lists. Burning oud, or agarwood, is an […]
LANGKAWI (July 8, 2012): Muslim countries should not remain as consumers but should involve in real business such as production of goods and then sell the products to the world […]
P.K. ABDUL GHAFOUR ARABNEWS In this highly materialistic world, spirituality could play an important role in steering the Muslim faithful through the right path following the teachings of God in […]
MELBOURNE: Mining magnate Sam Chong has become Australia’s first Malaysian-born billionaire as revealed by the latest Business Review Weekly (BRW) Richest 200 list. A self-made man, Chong, 69, who was born in Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, increased his wealth by A$50mil (RM153.623mil) from last year’s A$950mil (RM2.918bil). Another Malaysian is […]
Source: NDTV Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s new king called for equality for all in the multi-ethnic Asian nation as he was enthroned on Wednesday in a lavish ceremony steeped in centuries-old […]
The 9th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) has kicked off at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, hosting 500 exhibitors from 29 countries, Press TV reports. Held under the theme of “Empowering The Global Halal Market”, the four-day event will display various products such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, health care, pet food, […]
Saturna Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based Saturna Capital Corporation, has entered into an agreement with Crescent Wealth, Australia’s first Islamic wealth manager, to act as the portfolio manager of the Crescent International Equity Fund scheduled for launch later this year. “Saturna’s agreement with the Australian wealth management firm […]
By KHALID ALNOWAISER, ARABNEWS I recognize well this is very sensitive subject because human nature prefers not to hear the truth and simply wants to receive good news even at the expense of reality. However, let’s be frank: Most Islamic countries are being left behind in social progress as compared […]
Daily Times Pakistan: Ishtiaq Ahmad: Multiple meanings and interpretations of Islam are possible. The two main interpretative approaches are those of the apologists who strive to reconcile Islam with modernity […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Hundreds of pieces of furniture will be on display at the 18th edition of the five-day Malaysian International Furniture Fair, beginning here on March 6. Close to 500 local and foreign furniture manufacturers and exporters are participating in the exposition, organised by MIFF Sdn Bhd. The fair, where […]
NEW JERSEY: Stevens Institute of Technology, a premier private co-educational university focused on research and entrepreneurship and committed to exploring the frontiers of engineering, science, and management, bestowed its highest award on Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of the Malaysian prime minister. The university’s president, Dr Nariman Farvardin, presented the […]
By MD RASOOLDEEN | ARAB NEWS RIYADH: The Shoura Council approved a draft proposal on Monday to set up the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue in Vienna. The approval was given at the eighth regular session of the council chaired by Abdullah Al-Asheikh on […]
by Mohammad Ghazal | Feb 20,2012 | JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Malaysia is seeking the expertise of Jordanian academicians to establish the World Association of Islamic Business School, according to a senior Malaysian official. “Jordanian universities enjoy a very strong reputation and we are seeking their expertise and assistance in […]
Malaysia deported a Saudi Arabian blogger on Sunday, despite fears voiced by human rights groups that he could face execution in his home country over Twitter comments he made that […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The move by to reduce or discontinue flights to international and regional destinations will cost the country’s tourism industry billions of ringgit in revenue, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen. She said this move would lead to a drop in tourist arrivals and thus, cause […]
SEREMBAN: called on Malaysians to be resilient in character and open minded. Using the tree as an anaology, Najib said their character must be as strong of the roots so that the tree is “unshakeable”. He said this trait could be shown through taking pride in one’s heritage, culture and […]