BEIJING, Malaysians residing in Beijing were filled with joy and excitement when given the special opportunity to meet His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia who is currently on his maiden state visit to China. The visit, from Sept 19 to 22, is at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. China Media Group (CMG) journalist Isa Zubir, 35, could not hide his enthusiasm when met by Bernama during a banquet with the Malaysian diaspora in China at a hotel here today. ‘I am extremely excited that Sultan Ibrahim has taken the time to meet Malaysians in this country. This is

KUALA LUMPUR, The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah expressed his sadness at the news related to police’s investigation into criminal activities by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) and its network. In this regard, His Highness decreed that all charitable homes and Islamic schools under the control of GISBH and its network that are not registered or suspected to be involved in criminal activities including Sharia crimes to be closed immediately and not allowed to operate in Selangor as a preventive measure to prevent the children involved from continuing to be abused. “The Selangor State Fatwa Committee is also

BANGI, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed that halal product exhibitions and expos at all levels be coordinated to achieve a wider impact and strengthen efforts to boost the halal industry. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Halal Industry Development Council chairman, said Malaysia hosts various halal product exhibitions such as the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), Halal Fiesta Malaysia (Halfest), and the Rural Entrepreneurs Carnival (KUD), all of which share the common goal of serving both domestic and international markets. “The best approach is to gather all exhibitors and halal product manufacturers in one place

PUTRAJAYA, Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar has been appointed the seventh rector of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) for a two-year term, effective from Sept 23, 2024, to Sept 22, 2026. In a statement today, the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) said Osman is a prominent Islamic thinker renowned for his leadership and scholarship in Islamic Philosophy and Civilisation. His influence has earned him international recognition, including being named one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the world in 2009. “The ministry is confident that Prof Emeritus Dr Osman will elevate IIUM’s status as a premier university

KUALA LUMPUR, Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor should give higher priority to be with the people of the state who are facing the floods, said Sungai Petani MP Dr Taufiq Johari. He said in a statement today that the number of flood victims in Kedah had increased to 7,469 people as of this morning, with the people of the state still waiting for a flood mitigation plan by the state government to help existing agencies at the federal level. Dr Taufiq said it is not an urgent need at the moment for Muhammad Sanusi to be

KUALA LUMPUR, The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah expressed his sadness at the news related to police’s investigation into criminal activities by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) and its network. In this regard, His Highness decreed that all charitable homes and Islamic schools under the control of GISBH and its network that are not registered or suspected to be involved in criminal activities including Sharia crimes to be closed immediately and not allowed to operate in Selangor as a preventive measure to prevent the children involved from continuing to be abused. “The Selangor State Fatwa Committee is also