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Selangor Sultan against guidelines for Muslims at non-Muslim events

As a multiracial and multi-religious country, religious tolerance must be upheld, decrees Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah

Cabinet’s dismissal of guidelines for Muslims at non-Muslim events a move for true social cohesion — G25

Muslims don’t need constant supervision, and all Malaysians are capable of making their own decisions on how they participate in social and cultural events

After backlash, Na’im says guidelines on Muslim attendance at non-Muslim events ‘still under discussion’

Religious affairs minister attempts to clarify earlier written parliamentary answer which states guidelines are already in final stages of being finalised with Muslim authorities

Interfaith Council concerned over proposed guidelines on Muslim participation in non-Muslim events

It said the guidelines mooted by the government, could have implications for religious understanding, tolerance, and acceptance among all Malaysians

‘Do non-Muslims need permission from Jakim when we die?’: Saravanan asks Na’im

MIC leader questions the absurdity of needing approval for Muslims to attend non-Muslim events, including funerals

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

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

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

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