Funding to support education, healthcare, and sanitation in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Japan has committed $3.3 million to Unicef to bolster humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, focusing on essential services in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char, where thousands remain displaced after fleeing persecution ...
AirAsia Philippines enhances connectivity for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, offering seamless transit and Halal-certified services MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) — In a move to better serve the estimated 15 million Muslims in the Philippines, AirAsia Philippines is expanding its offerings to provide a more convenient and inclusive travel experience, pa...
After six years of research across Southeast Asia, Yusof has revived forgotten Malay chess variants KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — While modern chess enjoys global prominence, the Malay community once had its own strategic board games—now largely forgotten. A Malaysian researcher has spent years tracing their history and bringing them back to...
Price-conscious shoppers turn to Chinese brands over U.S., Japanese and European rivals amid fierce competition DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (MNTV) — Chinese car manufacturers are poised to dominate the UAE’s Ramadan car sales, attracting inflation-hit buyers looking for deeper discounts and better value, analysts say. For years, automakers fro...
Noor Zahran’s monochrome works in ‘Urban Narratives’ reflect Kuala Lumpur’s resilience and transformation through pre-pandemic snapshots KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Noor Zahran’s pencil works are exploring the shifting landscapes of Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur’s bustling streets. According to The Star, Noor’s artworks originate from str...
New campaign with DDB Singapore reimagines Ramadan traditions, blending family bonding with immersive digital gaming experiences JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — Google Play and DDB Group Singapore have launched an action-packed campaign in Indonesia, transforming traditional family gatherings into thrilling virtual gaming arenas this Ramadan. Laun...
Renowned Malaysian writer’s works debut in English with new translation KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Fatimah Busu, a celebrated figure in Malay literature, is now reaching a wider audience with the first English translation of her short stories. Published by Penguin Random House SEA, An Ordinary Tale About Women And Other Stories features 1...
Premier Wong says the move supports the growing Muslim community and Singapore’s commitment to religious harmony SINGAPORE (MNTV) – Singapore will construct a new mosque in Tengah and resume the long-delayed building of another in Tampines North by 2027, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced. Speaking at Masjid Al-Istighfar in Pasir Ris befor...
The brother of former World Uyghur Congress President Dolkun Isa is serving a 20-year sentence in the Chinese occupied East Turkestan region. The Chinese government convicted 63-year-old math professor Yalkun Isa of “inciting terrorism.” Yalkun taught at Aksu Education Institute, where more than two dozen Uyghur educators were arrested in 2017...
$200M investment to modernize agriculture, enhance seed production, and train specialists TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – Uzbekistan is set to establish a state-of-the-art seed and seedling production facility in the Yukorichirchik district, drawing inspiration from China’s expertise in the field, as part of its drive to modernize agriculture. W...
