Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah for domestic pilgrims https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saudi Arabia says Wednesday it is suspending all Umrah pilgrimages as it reports its second case of the coronavirus. This means the year-round Umrah pilgrimage to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah are not suspended. The ban,
abim Abim criticizes attacks on Muslims in Delhi ABIM, the Malaysian Muslim Youth Organisation, criticises the government of India for its silence and for failing to keep peace in New Delhi. A recent spate of attacks against Muslims in the Hindu dominated city resulted in deaths, carnage and the violation of the sanctity of Masjids. “We see this
Malaysia still split into urban and rural bastions: YouGov Pakatan Harapan as it is composed today, after the exit of Bersatu, may still win a majority in the urban areas. This also means the new coalition of PM Muhyiddin Yassin may win more support in rural areas. This has been the case in Malaysia for decades and the recent
coronavirus Saudi Arabia and Indonesia's first coronavirus infection Saudi Arabia and Indonesia report their first case of the coronavirus. The Kingdom had been free of the virus for more than three months and like Indonesia, became another country facing it. The Saudi virus patient travelled from Iran via Bahrain over the King Fahad Causeway, the Health Ministry said
Malaysian PM hints at no snap polls https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The newly-minted Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin took office to prevent a dissolution of the Parliament. This is what he says in his first-ever televised message as premier on Monday (March 2). The much-anticipated speech explains the mindset
LEE KUAN YEW Lee Kuan Yew's predictions on politics in Malaysia In his book One Man’s View of the World, Lee Kuan Yew wrote that political change is not an easy thing in Malaysia. It was a prediction that came true to some extent, say netizens, who are posting his quotes in WhatsApp groups. MALAY SUPREMACY In essence, Lee said
bilateral relations VIDEO: Malaysia-Singapore closer ties expected Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore called newly minted Prime Minister of Malaysia Muhyiddin Yassin in a phone call. He congratulated the Malaysian PM on Sunday (March 1). See the video here: The one-minute phone call shows a relaxed Muhyiddin talking to Lee. The Singapore PM seems to be
ANWAR IBRAHIM This is how Mahathir shot his own foot to stop Anwar https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This is how Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the ex-PM of Malaysia, shot his own foot and brought down the government. While shooting his own foot, deliberately, he stopped Anwar on his march to become PM of Malaysia. But
Mahathir Is Malaysia in crisis after new PM signs in? Malaysia put an end to a week-long political crisis that saw the country lose Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as PM. The week ended with a saw a surprise appointment of Muhyiddin Yassin as Prime Minister. This got Dr Mahathir on his toes. The good old doctor resigned from his post
This is how Mahathir gambled and lost power This is how Dr Mahathir, the ex-Prime Minister of Malaysia, gambled and lost. Though in politics a week is too long, especially in the Malaysian context, Mahathir lost in this gamble to transform Malaysia into a ‘presidential’ like regime. His offer to build a government without parties did not go
chinese 2013: Mahathir said, "we do not want Malays alone to rule Malaysia" https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This an interview of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad with The Malaysian Reserve in 2013. Part of the interview did not get into the paper’s columns, but remains in our Editor’s ‘carnet’. The interview was done by
ANWAR IBRAHIM How last Friday's defeat got Mahathir tumbling A week of turmoil in Malaysia and it is a week where Mahathir went viral for all the wrong reasons. It all started with the much-expected Pakatan Harapan Presidential Council meeting last Friday. Then PM Mahathir Mohamad and his colleagues in the PH met for a discussion on his tenure.
indonesia World Muslim League visits Joko Widodo https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Indonesian President Joko Widodo received representatives from the World Moslem League or Rabathah Al Alam Al Islam at the Merdeka Palace, Central Jakarta, Thursday, February 26, 2020. The World Muslim League Secretary-General said his visit was in the
Afghanistan These women killed their husbands to set themselves free Fatima, 39, was married off to her cousin and bore him five children, the first when she was 13. She says he was a violent man, prone to punching her in the head; once, he even shot her. “Even your bones cannot leave this house,” he would say when she
Malaysia witnessing chaotic end of reign of Dr M https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The end of the reign of Dr Mahathir Mohamad is chaotic and tumultuous. One that generations will remember. It is now clear that Dr Mahathir got caught in an imbroglio of nasty political machinations. He gambled and paid
Indonesia targets ‘virus’ of religious radicalization The Indonesian government has decided not to repatriate hundreds of citizens who joined Daesh in a bid to counter the rise of radicalization in its society. President Joko Widodo said on Feb. 12 that the government was prioritizing the security of its 260 million population by reducing their exposure to
ANWAR IBRAHIM 112 MPs for PH gets Mahathir running for salvation Pakatan Harapan says it has 112 MPs supporting Anwar Ibrahim to take on as Prime Minister. This got Dr Mahathir, who is Malaysia’s interim PM, to rush for a speech which says it all. Stumbling at times in his speech, Mahathir looked worn out and in a hurry. He
government Mahathir refuses to quit or hand over to Anwar In a statement that breaks his long and overdue silence on the chaos created in Malaysia, interim PM Mahathir keeps his grip on power. He intends to keep a firmer and freer grip on the reins in Malaysia if he is allowed to form a government. In the speech, he
An Exodus of British Muslims happening now says, columnist A columnist for the Independent UK says there is an exodus of Muslims happening right now in the UK. They are packing their belongings, parting ways with loved ones and careers and migrating. They are British Muslims who lived in the UK for generations. But in recent years, the rise
The fall of Muhyiddin Yassin? The breakup of the Pakatan Harapan did not come from the resignation of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. It came from the pullout of the Bersatu, without the knowledge of the PM, from the PH. This is confirmed by a source who says to WFTV Muhyiddin Yassin is the
Anwar Betrayers left Dr Mahathir in limbo The Harapan came to power giving hope that Malaysia will reform and grow exponentially but betrayers were within. They manoeuvred and tricked while using the name of the PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to create chaos. In the ensuing battle within the PH, the betrayers from PKR and Bersatu tried
collapse 'Long live the people' grouping demonstrate at Dataran Merdeka Late night at the Dataran Merdeka, around 100 people demonstrated peacefully ‘for the people’ With the Parti Socialist Malaysia in the lead, the group chanted: “Hidup rakyat” (Long live the people) and “Mampus politikus” (Die politicians). They are fed-up with the 3 days of the power struggle that has rocked
Anwar may emerge as the winner Anwar Ibrahim may emerge as the ultimate winner in the power struggle in Malaysia. a latest head count of MPs supporting the PAkatan Harapan has jumped to at least 112. A member of the PH says the coalition may form government with a simple majority. if this is the case,
ANWAR IBRAHIM Malaysia: A disorderly, chaotic power scramble Malaysia is seeing one of its worst disorderly, chaotic power transition and it is a scuffle. This is an all for one fight with acting Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad leaving power for anyone to grab. For months, pressed by the media, Dr Mahathir made it clear he is
coronavirus Iran 50 dead, Italy 5 and Coronavirus is raging in South Korea! Panic in Europe while schools are closing and gatherings are banned in Italy where a fifth virus-related death is reported. The Italy death toll comes along new pockets of infection in South Korea and Iran. On Monday, Italy reported a fifth death from the coronavirus forcing authorities to impose quarantines.
