Gold trading scam syndicate behind RM440k in losses being hunted by police

PETALING JAYA: Police have received 15 reports in connection with a gold trading scam syndicate.

“Saya bangga dengan baju kurung jahit tangan” - RPA

NSC, Health Ministry to be consulted before decision on umrah pilgrimage, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will get input from the relevant authorities before allowing pilgrims to perform umrah in Saudi Arabia, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Indonesia's controversial cleric Rizieq fined for breaching Covid-19 safety rules

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/ANN): The Jakarta Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) has slapped Indonesia's controversial cleric Rizieq Shihab with a 50 million rupiah (US$3,500) fine after finding the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) leader guilty of disregarding Covid-19 health protocol when organising a public event that attracted large crowds over the weekend.

Crowds cause major jams as they welcome back controversial Indonesian cleric

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/ANN): Rizieq Shihab, the firebrand cleric who heads the Islam Defenders Front (FPI), returned to Indonesia on Tuesday (Nov 10) after nearly three years of self-proclaimed exile in Saudi Arabia.

M’sia welcomes Saudi Arabia’s decision to reopen for umrah

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia welcomes Saudi Arabia’s decision to allow a 10-day visit for foreigners to perform their umrah in Mecca.

Malaysia welcomes Saudi Arabia's decision to open for umrah again, say ministers

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia welcomes the decision from Saudi Arabia to allow 10 days entry for foreigners who intend to perform the umrah in Mecca.

Age criteria set for umrah pilgrims

The Religious Affairs Ministry has established new criteria for Indonesians intending to go on umrah as Saudi Arabia is set to open its doors to international pilgrims from Nov 1.

Roundup: Iran's total COVID-19 cases top 580,000, as Morocco's tally crosses 200,000-mark

CAIRO, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Iran reported 6,968 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, raising the total confirmed cases in the country to 581,824. Meanwhile, the tally of coronavirus infections in Morocco crossed the 200,000-mark amid continuing resurgence of the pandemic.

Roundup: Iran's COVID-19 cases rise to 530,380 as Turkey launches 7-day inspections of compliance with anti-virus rules

CAIRO, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Iran rose to 530,380 on Sunday. Meanwhile, Turkey decided to conduct general inspections of compliance with the anti-coronavirus rules on hygiene, social distancing, and wearing masks for the next seven days.