MUSLIM MARRIAGES: POLYGAMY AND THE THREE “TALAK” Lawyers told CNA that Muslim women who may have been mistreated in … [Read more...] about 43% spike in Malaysia’s divorce cases last year due to effects of COVID-19 lockdown, experts say
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Jailed former Malaysian PM Najib in hospital with COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's jailed former prime minister Najib Razak has been admitted to a hospital after testing positive for … [Read more...] about Jailed former Malaysian PM Najib in hospital with COVID-19
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Malaysian health ministry cautions against rising COVID-19 cases amid festivities and school reopenings
POSSIBLE RISE IN COVID-19 CASES OVER NEXT TWO WEEKS: HEALTH EXPERT Amid the festive season and school reopenings on May 2, … [Read more...] about Malaysian health ministry cautions against rising COVID-19 cases amid festivities and school reopenings
Malaysia mulling return of mask mandate in schools amid spike in COVID-19 cases
Meanwhile, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) said that there is “no need for a face mask mandate in schools”. “Only … [Read more...] about Malaysia mulling return of mask mandate in schools amid spike in COVID-19 cases
Indonesian, Malaysian Muslims celebrate Hari Raya Puasa as COVID-19 fears recede
JAKARTA: Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia gathered in large groups to usher in Hari Raya Puasa on Saturday (Apr 22), … [Read more...] about Indonesian, Malaysian Muslims celebrate Hari Raya Puasa as COVID-19 fears recede
Spike in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, experts say time to mask up again
CAN MALAYSIA'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM COPE WITH THE RISE IN CASES? In her statement last Thursday, the health minister said that … [Read more...] about Spike in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, experts say time to mask up again
Solidarity, cooperation key for Asia to emerge stronger after COVID-19, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Solidarity and cooperation are key for Asia to be more resilient and emerge stronger after COVID-19, Malaysia’s … [Read more...] about Solidarity, cooperation key for Asia to emerge stronger after COVID-19, says Anwar
Malaysia’s anti-graft agency says more may be charged in case involving COVID-19 aid
On Wednesday, Wan Saiful resigned as Bersatu’s information chief, telling local media that he had relinquished the role due … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s anti-graft agency says more may be charged in case involving COVID-19 aid
Bersatu MP Wan Saiful claims trial in bribery case involving COVID-19 aid in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Following an investigation by Malaysia’s anti-graft agency, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s (Bersatu) Wan … [Read more...] about Bersatu MP Wan Saiful claims trial in bribery case involving COVID-19 aid in Malaysia
Malaysian minister Tengku Zafrul to be questioned by anti-graft agency over COVID-19 aid
Mr Muhyiddin, the Perikatan Nasional chairman, has already recorded his statement over the same investigation, Bernama … [Read more...] about Malaysian minister Tengku Zafrul to be questioned by anti-graft agency over COVID-19 aid
IN FOCUS: Johor’s Iskandar region languished during COVID-19. Could it flourish again?
Sulaiman Saheh, director of research at property consultancy firm Rahim & Co, told CNA that based on his company’s … [Read more...] about IN FOCUS: Johor’s Iskandar region languished during COVID-19. Could it flourish again?
Malaysia’s COVID-19 vaccine procurement process was ‘proper’, says ex-minister Khairy after government finds irregularities
KUALA LUMPUR: Prior investigations by authorities on the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines found that all purchases were … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s COVID-19 vaccine procurement process was ‘proper’, says ex-minister Khairy after government finds irregularities