KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Many fashion designers and clothing brands are incorporating shawls, a symbol of Malay identity and cultural heritage, into their Eidul Fitr collections to complement modern as well as traditional outfits, Free Malaysia Today reports. In the past, draping a shawl or long scarf over the shoulder was associ...
HANOI, Vietnam (MNTV) — International visitors from India, Indonesia, and Malaysia have increased sharply, but Halal-certified foods, including bread, are still not plentiful, VIETNAM.VN reports. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tuan, Head of Oriental Studies Department, University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Ho Chi Minh City National University)...
OSAKA, Japan (MNTV) — The organizer of the World Exposition in Japan’s Osaka has rejected a request for more prayer rooms due to space constraints. With only one prayer room available, which does not cater to any specific religion, there are concerns that the needs of expo visitors may not be met, Kyodo News reports. […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia has been ranked the seventh-best country in the world for retirement in 2025, according to International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index, Free Malaysia Today reports. The ranking evaluates the best places for foreign retirees based on factors such as cost of living, healthcare, climate, a...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia loses billions of ringgit annually to economic crime, reports The Straits Times. According to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), between 2018 and 2023, Malaysia lost 277 billion Malaysian ringgit ($53.17) to corruption. In the latest Corruption Perception Index released by Transparen...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — Indonesian doctors are stepping beyond the clinic and entering the digital battlefield to check false claims, debunk myths, and reduce stigma surrounding critical health issues, according to Kompasiana website. From miracle cures for COVID-19 to dangerous anti-vaccine propaganda, health misinformation is a se...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — When the Eid homecoming season arrives, train stations in Indonesia are often crowded. During peak hours, the passenger flow often gets stuck at the boarding gate. A railway operator, Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), is using face recognition technology to make it easier for passengers so they don’t need to ...
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (MNTV) — Young Muslims who feel strongly about their faith also feel deeply connected to New Zealand as multiple senses of belonging can exist simultaneously Young Muslim immigrants with a strong personal faith feel a deep sense of belonging to New Zealand despite assumptions to the contrary, according to a new univ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — An anti-food waste group in Malaysia has taken an unconventional approach to raising awareness: turning unsold and discarded bazaar food into a fashion statement. The vibrant Ramadan bazaars that draw thousands with their irresistible spread of traditional delicacies also generate staggering amounts of fo...
SOLO, Indonesia (MNTV) — The Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Solo city of Indonesia organizes iftar meals for more than 10,000 people every day in Ramadan, reports The National. The mosque also organizes a series of activities for more than 12,000 Muslims on a daily basis, including religious lectures as well as Quran recitation competitions. Em...
