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KUALA LUMPUR, Al-Azhar Al-Sharif alums can play a role in leading Muslims worldwide and promote a peaceful, compassionate, and harmonious Islam to tackle Islamophobia, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan. He said Islamophobia has become increasingly concerning recently, especially in countries with a minority Muslim population. “I have had the opportunity to meet with Muslim leaders in the United Kingdom. Among their concerns are the issue of Islamophobia in countries where Muslims are the minority, as well as in other nations. “It is a new and profound phenomenon that requires a fresh framework

PUTRAJAYA, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), was awarded the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) Special Award 2024 for Leadership in Legislative and Institutional Reforms related to Islamic Finance, yesterday. In a statement today, the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) of the Prime Minister’s Department announced that the award was in recognition of Azalina’s role and contributions to the arbitration reform agenda, particularly concerning Islamic finance. “The GIFA Awards Committee also considered several other personalities. After careful deliberation and discussion, the committee decided to award this honour to her (Azalina) based on

MELAKA, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) has offered its Anak Emas Scholarship to S. Dharshini to pursue the Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) programme next month. UTeM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Massila Kamalrudin, said the scholarship, provided through the Yayasan Tun Canselor UTeM, is one of six packages to assist Dharshini, 21, a top student from a B40 family. ‘The Anak Emas Scholarship will cover Dharshini’s education costs, including tuition fees from the start to the end of her studies, along with a monthly living allowance of RM500 until she graduates. ‘The other five aid packages are RM1,500 in

KUALA LUMPUR, Petronas has announced the sponsorship of RM320 million to 600 outstanding Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2023 students from across Malaysia through its Powering Knowledge initiative. In a statement, Petronas said that selected from a competitive pool of 5,847 applicants, all 600 students were evaluated based on their academic excellence, leadership potential, and active involvement in co-curricular activities. ‘The scholarship recipients will pursue their education at renowned local and international universities, including those in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, and Japan,’ the statement said. Petronas Chairman Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh as well as Vice President

GUANGZHOU, China, Guangdong Province, long a hub for international trade, is once again at the forefront of China’s efforts to open up, as the 136th Canton Fair prepares to welcome the world from October 15th to November 4th, 2024. With roots dating back to the Tang Dynasty’s Maritime Silk Road, Guangzhou continues to serve as a crucial gateway for trade, evolving with each era to meet global demands. The Canton Fair, first launched in 1957, has grown into China’s most prominent trade event, cementing its role as the nation’s top platform for global commerce. Over its 135 sessions, the Canton