Cancer remains the third leading cause of death in the country, says Health Minister KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia has reported nearly 250,000 cancer cases between 2017 and 2023, with a rising death rate. Cancer now ranks as the third leading cause of death in the country, accounting for 14% of all deaths in […]
First phase of $18-20 billion project aims to address housing shortage JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Qatar is set to begin constructing 1 million apartment units in Indonesia this April as part of a government initiative to reduce the country’s housing deficit. Housing Task Force Head Hashim Djojohadikusumo stated that Qatari investment for the ...
Farmers say warm weather will result lead to better harvest and ensure continuous supply KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Consumers in Malaysia can expect stable vegetable prices during the fasting month of Ramadan, thanks to favorable weather conditions. Vegetable farmers anticipate improved harvests due to warmer, sunnier days, ensuring a con...
Women’s rights group calls for urgent legal reforms to address systemic barriers PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) – A new study has highlighted significant financial challenges faced by divorced Muslim women in Malaysia, particularly in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. The study was conducted by the women’s rights group Sisters in Islam (SIS). Accordi...
From spiritual cleansings to family rituals, Indonesians honor Ramadan through diverse cultural practices JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims around the world engage in fasting, prayer, and reflection. While the core rituals are the same everywhere, local traditions add cultural flavor to the observanc...
Achievement paves the way for higher education across multiple faculties, including medicine MODASA, India (MNTV) – Zainab Irfan Sheth, a Muslim girl with roots in Gujarat, India, achieved a remarkable score of 90/90 in her 12th-grade exams in Singapore. This impressive result provides her with opportunities to pursue higher education in multi...
Restriction aims to prevent misleading consumers about halal compliance KUCHING, Malaysia (MNTV) — The Sarawak state in Malaysia has introduced a new regulation restricting non-halal certified eateries from using Ramadan-related terms in their advertisements. The move is intended to protect Muslim consumers from potentially being misled about...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Afghanistan’s interim Taliban administration said that it will work to free two British nationals arrested in the country “as soon as possible”, BBC reported on Monday. Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, were detained on Feb. 1 while they were heading to their home in Bamiyan province in central Afghanista...
Organizers expect 30% of visitors to come from abroad, especially Indonesia, to enjoy cultural offerings and cuisine SINGAPORE (MNTV) — The Gemilang Kampong Gelam Ramadan festival and bazaar in Singapore, running until March 25, is targeting 1.1 million visitors this year. “Our target for 2024 was 700,000, but we exceeded expectations with ove...
Focus on providing essential aid for children and families in Gaza amid ongoing humanitarian needs SINGAPORE (MNTV) — The Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF), a Singaporean charity, has launched a new round of fundraising to support children and families in Gaza. This marks the foundation’s fourth fundraising effort, which will focus o...
