From online visa applications to GPS-guided navigation in Makkah, technology is streamlining pilgrimage experience SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) — For Australian Muslims, performing Umrah is becoming more streamlined and connected than ever before, thanks to a wave of digital innovation reshaping the sacred journey. From online visa portals to mob...
Malaysia set to host ASEAN meetings, including with leaders of US, China, Japan, India, during 3-day summit beginning on Oct. 26 ISTANBUL (AA) – President Donald Trump will arrive in Malaysia on Sunday for a summit of Southeast Asian nations, a top official said Wednesday. Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed Trump’s attend...
Showcase their distinctive Muslim heritage, rural ways of life JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) –– Cambodia and Indonesia, both culturally diverse nations in Southeast Asia, are developing their tourism sectors to welcome Muslim tourists by showcasing their distinctive Muslim heritage, rural ways of life, and the retaining of traditions that date bac...
Fair was unaffected by recent protests in the city, with 75 international galleries taking part JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – The Art Jakarta fair in early October was a testament to the resilience of the Indonesian art market, proceeding without a hitch despite a turbulent backdrop, reports South China Morning Post. Just weeks before the fair,...
The awards recognize the country’s efforts for combating transboundary environmental crimes through law enforcement JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesia has received two awards from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), recognizing its efforts in combating transboundary environmental crimes through law enforcement, reports Antara. De...
Chief minister Chow Kon Yeow says sum accounted for more than 80% of US’s manufacturing investments in Malaysia BAYAN LEPAS, Malaysia (MNTV) – Penang has attracted 2.6 billion Malaysian ringgit ($552.45 million) in approved foreign direct investments (FDIs) from the US manufacturing sector for the first half of this year, reports Free Malaysia...
Spotlights Indonesia’s Banjarmasin’s rising appeal as halal-friendly travel destination KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — AirAsia Malaysia has launched flights connecting Kuala Lumpur and Indonesia’s Banjarmasin city, strengthening regional connectivity, trade and tourism while spotlighting Banjarmasin’s rising appeal as a halal-friendly travel ...
Official says they have categorised delegates into high-risk and normal-risk groups KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — The Malaysian police are fully prepared to carry out security duties for the 47th ASEAN Summit (ASEAN-47) and related meetings, scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur from October 26-28, reports Vietnam Plus. Fisol Salleh, Deput...
YouGov–Economist survey highlights deep partisan divides as Trump advances his border and immigration agenda ANKARA (AA) – A poll shows that 40% of Americans believe undocumented immigrants should be deported even if they have committed no crimes beyond entering the country illegally. Another 38% of respondents said undocumented immigran...
Mutual Recognition Agreements could transform Indonesia’s forestry carbon credits into credible global assets, say researchers JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesia’s national carbon registry system (SRN) must urgently strengthen its technical standards, digital infrastructure, and institutional coordination if it is to gain global recognition...
