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Selangor worship guidelines stricter than PAS states, Khir Toyo handled churches better: Ronnie Liu

Ex-DAP leader accuses state of introducing discriminatory restrictions on worship sites

Persistent religious rhetoric fuels Sabah, Sarawak’s regret over forming Malaysia: Tuaran MP

Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau questions those sowing seeds of division and prolonging confusion

How do groups like GISB thrive, and should they be protected by religious freedom?

Experts look at cultural values that prize respect for hierarchy and piety, but caution that these cannot supplant rule of law, human dignity and security

US delegation abruptly ends Saudi Arabia visit after rabbi asked to remove ‘kippah’

A United States delegation focused on religious freedom said it had cut short its visit to Saudi Arabia following a request for one of its members to remove his Jewish head covering, known as a kippah.

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement