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Indonesia
Indonesian reporter receives pig’s head in incident condemned as ‘terror attack’
The severed head was found in a cardboard box delivered to Francisca Christy Rosana, who works for the Tempo magazine.
21 Mar 2025 - 7:10PM
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Malaysia
Slap heard around Malaysia: viral Ramadan altercation sparks memes, debate
21 Mar 2025 - 3:39PM
India
Are Indian films tapping Hindu nationalism to achieve box-office success?
21 Mar 2025 - 7:17PM
Malaysia
Fast fashion: food waste from Malaysian Ramadan bazaars hits the runway
A food waste-reduction group collected over 46,000kg of unsold food over the first two weeks of Ramadan this year, but said the actual wastage was likely to be much higher.
20 Mar 2025 - 6:34PM
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Malaysia
Call by Malaysia’s DAP for 2-term limit for prime minister draws PAS’ rebuke
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the cabinet to study the Democratic Action Party’s proposal for a two-term limit.
20 Mar 2025 - 2:13PM
Japan
30 years on, Tokyo sarin attack victims seek justice against Aum cult offshoots
The cult behind the attack has yet to compensate its victims, while its offshoots continue to gain followers and amass wealth.
19 Mar 2025 - 6:34PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian retiree claims trial to slapping non-Muslim for not fasting in Ramadan
The 65-year-old initially pleaded guilty but contested some of facts so the judge rejected his plea.
19 Mar 2025 - 7:11PM
The Philippines
Mother of slain Filipino comedian Goldenier Dagal slams killers as ‘cowards’
Dagal, who was known for his bold jokes, was performing at a bar in Pampanga when a suspect shot him before fleeing.
19 Mar 2025 - 4:55PM
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Indonesia
Jailing of Indonesian trans woman for Jesus’ hair remark raises rights concerns
Ratu Thalisa was convicted in Medan under a controversial blasphemy law and jailed for almost three years.
19 Mar 2025 - 3:23PM
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Malaysia
‘Provocation’: Malaysians angry after non-Muslim assaulted for eating during Ramadan
The victim claimed the assailant slapped him several times after he refused to show his identity card to prove he was not a Muslim.
17 Mar 2025 - 3:41PM
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Catholic Church
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital
The 88-year-old pope has been receiving treatment at a Rome hospital since February 14, and has not been seen in public since then.
17 Mar 2025 - 9:07AM
Malaysia
Sugar highs and waistline woes: in Malaysia, a Ramadan reality check
Sugar-laden delights have become an integral part of many diets in one of Asia’s most obese nations, despite the growing health risks.
16 Mar 2025 - 1:00PM
Icons and Influencers
Meet House Speaker Mike Johnson’s teacher and pastor wife, Kelly Johnson
As a pastoral counsellor, Kelly started a company that equated homosexuality with bestiality and incest, and claimed being transgender was forbidden by the Bible – she is also a mother of 4 children.
16 Mar 2025 - 4:00AM
Japan
Controversial ‘Moonies’ Unification Church may be dissolved in Japan
If confirmed, the sect nicknamed the ‘Moonies’ will become the third religious group ordered to disband in Japan.
15 Mar 2025 - 2:00PM
India
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India celebrates colourful Holi festival
Holi is an annual event to herald the beginning of spring, and the 2025 festival officially was celebrated on March 14
14 Mar 2025 - 6:16PM
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From our archives
When John Baptist Wu was first HK bishop to visit communist China
His historic trip marked a significant step in dialogue, but he was barred from seeing jailed ‘counter-revolutionary’ Bishop Kong in Shanghai.
14 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM
Pope Francis
Hospitalised Francis marks 12 years as pope with future uncertain
The 88-year-old pope has been treated for double pneumonia in hospital for almost a month.
13 Mar 2025 - 4:17PM
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Malaysia
Japanese ex-adult film star raises eyebrows as ‘Muslim convert’ in Malaysia
While many Malaysian online users praised her newfound faith, others questioned if she was really sincere or just producing content.
13 Mar 2025 - 8:36AM
Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong could do more to match global momentum during Ramadan
Readers discuss the city’s efforts to become Muslim-friendly, Cathay Pacific’s business class seats, and the proposal to legalise basketball betting.
12 Mar 2025 - 2:22PM
Indonesia
‘Shocking’ jail sentence given to Indonesian transgender woman over Jesus remark
The case highlights concerns about Indonesia’s online hate speech law, which critics say is too vague and open to misuse.
10 Mar 2025 - 10:54PM
Malaysia
Doctors warn of hidden perils of Malaysia’s sweet tooth during Ramadan
Food content creators have drawn criticism for sharing sugar-laden drink recipes to break the fast, amid warnings of links to diabetes and obesity.
10 Mar 2025 - 2:16PM
Nepal
Thousands in Nepal want monarchy back, decry government corruption
Protests in 2006 forced the king to give up his authoritarian rule, and two years later the parliament voted to abolish the monarchy.
9 Mar 2025 - 9:02PM
Old Hong Kong
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How Hong Kong led the way for women priests in the 1970s
Hong Kong was decades ahead of Britain when it came to the ordination of women priests, even though that might seem unlikely today.
9 Mar 2025 - 4:15PM
Pope Francis
Pope Francis marks 3 weeks in hospital after sending first audio message
Francis, 88, has been in hospital since February 14 with double pneumonia.
7 Mar 2025 - 4:23PM
Malaysia
Malaysian court rules ‘wounding religious feelings’ is a crime
Ruling on controversial film ‘Mentega Terbang’ widens the potential for legal liability in a country beset by issues of race, religion and royalty.
6 Mar 2025 - 6:51PM
Pope Francis
Pope Francis resting after 2 episodes of ‘acute respiratory failure’
The 88-year-old pope has not been seen in public since entering hospital on February 14.
4 Mar 2025 - 4:15PM
Italy
Pope Francis no longer needs ventilation, is stable, Vatican says
The pope, 88, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 with a respiratory infection that degenerated into double pneumonia.
3 Mar 2025 - 2:21AM
Malaysia
Ramadan price gougers put on notice in Malaysia as holy month looms
Licences to operate stalls at food bazaars are now auctioned directly to those ‘genuinely keen to trade’, thereby cutting out middlemen.
1 Mar 2025 - 12:00PM
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