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The Star
9 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Nooh Gadot named Tokoh Maal Hijrah for 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Religious adviser to the Sultan of Johor, Datuk Dr Nooh Gadot, has been awarded the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah for 2025. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia Haj and Umrah Minister Dr Tawfig Fawzan Muhammed al-Rabiah was conferred the International Tokoh Maal Hijrah 2025 award. The awards were presented by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, during the national Maal Hijrah celebrations here yesterday. Nooh, who was the 11th Johor mufti until 2008, was born in 1946 in Segamat, Johor. He received his early education at Sekolah Melayu Kampung Pagoh, Segamat, before continuing his studies and graduating from Al-Azhar University, Egypt, in 1977. In May 1996, he became the chief assistant director of the Shariah Law Administration Department (chief kadi), a post he held for two years. Nooh was then appointed as deputy mufti of Johor on July 9, 1998. The following year, Nooh was officially appointed as the mufti of Johor, a position he held until 2008. Tawfig, 60, a graduate from King Saud University who also holds a master's degree in computer science from Pittsburgh University, has been in the post since 2021. A former Saudi health minister, Tawfig is known for his digital reforms to the haj system in Saudi Arabia. At a media conference after the event in Kuala Lumpur, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said that both candidates were chosen based on their contributions to Muslims locally and globally.
The Star
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (June 27, 2025)
Malaysia: * Three suspects nabbed over uni student's murder / Trio remanded seven days over uni student's murder * Education Ministry probing claim Pakistan national officiated at school sports event, says Fadhlina * Anwar hopes Maal Hijrah 1447H will usher in blessed, meaningful life * Not a physical move but a change of mindset, values, says Religious Affairs Minister in Maal Hijrah speech * Former Johor mufti, Saudi minister named national, international Tokoh Ma'al Hijrah * Do not ride on Islam for your own gains, King warns politicians * Medical Act amendments come into force from July 1, says Dzulkefly * Do not ride on Islam for your own gains, King warns politicians * Amir Hamzah tasked with carrying out duties, functions of Economy Minister * Hijrah a turning point for change, environmental action, says Sultan Nazrin * Maal Hijrah calls for unity, compassion, progress, says Zahid * Beauty services exempted as govt fine-tunes SST rollout * Malaysia's pineapple industry reaches billion-ringgit milestone * Husband gets 20 years' jail for causing death of pregnant wife in Sandakan * MRSM bullying case: Five students from Besut remanded three days * Rafizi: Last-minute 13th Malaysia Plan overhaul raises concerns over rushed changes Indonesian Muslim children wearing traditional sarongs play fireball football, known locally as Sepak Bola Api, as part of celebrations marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year in Bandung, West Java. -- Photo by TIMUR MATAHARI / AFP Singapore: * Jail for Singaporean man, the 'second in command' of illegal operation of cross-border crypto transactions * Singapore's job vacancies up in Q1, but manpower demand slows in manufacturing sector * Tengku Zafrul discusses economic cooperation with Singapore, Indonesia leaders * Singapore-bound Biman flight makes emergency landing shortly after takeoff from Dhaka * Jail for man who assaulted elderly father, causing scalp wound that needed stitches * S$13mil spent on Singapore GE2025 campaign; PAP spent $9.4mil against $ by opposition * Panel with AI experts to review appeal of Singapore university student penalised for academic misconduct * Dollar lingers near 3-1/2-year low as traders wager on US rate cuts * Shares rally but dollar weakens with Fed independence seen under threat * Oil set to log steepest weekly decline in two years as war premium vanishes * Retail investors in Singapore face problems exercising their rights Indonesia: * 'Worst incident in my 15-year career': Rescuer who found Brazilian tourist's body on Indonesia's Lombok volcano * Indonesia boosts halal exports amid growing global demand * PM Anwar in Jakarta for talks with President Prabowo * Indonesian police suspect three Australians of premeditated murder of a fellow national in Bali * Indonesia reaches major milestone with high-speed rail developed by China * Israel-Iran was was a wake-up call for Asia's dependence on Middle East oil * Low-rise apartments eyed for Jakarta's housing problem * Danantara pumps trillions into Garuda Indonesia * Indonesia: Dead tourist's family seeking justice over responders' alleged neglect Members of the LGBTQ community remove barricades as they take part in a pride protest held in support of a campaign pushing to pass the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill, also known as the Anti-Discrimination Bill (ADB), in Manila. -- Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP Thailand: * Thai authorities defuse four bombs in Phuket, arrest suspects / Thai PM orders heightened vigilance after bomb scare in southern provinces * Thailand pushes for diplomacy after ex-Cambodia PM's 'extraordinary' attack * Thailand steps up monitoring at Cambodian border amid rise in bird flu cases * Phuket airport ramps up security with new terminal routes * Flash floods hit Chiang Rai as heavy rain triggers mass evacuations and severe crop damage * Thai GDP forecast cut to 1.7% amid multiple crises and political uncertainty * Thailand braces for crisis as trials and protests loom * Thailand will hold trade talks with US next week, finance minister says Philippines: * Filipino tennis star gets plum first round tie at this year's Wimbledon having to take on defending champion Krejcikova in opener * Tennis-Eala makes history for Philippines by reaching Eastbourne final * Philippines VP Duterte must go on trial due to severity of charges, prosecutors say * Philippines posts US$3.3bil trade deficit in May * Philippines, Malaysia eye increased naval cooperation * Authorities lift daytime entry ban at Mt Kanlaon's danger zone * Asia shares hit over three-year high; dollar struggles on Fed concerns * Turmoil or not, luxury fashion can't afford to ignore the Middle East region Cambodia's former Prime Minister Hun Sen is welcomed upon his visit at the Cambodian Armed Forces who stationed along the Cambodia-Thailand border, citing security concerns as tensions simmer over a long-standing border dispute, in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia. Agence Kampuchea Press/Handout via REUTERS Vietnam: * Vietnam Airlines planes collide at Hanoi airport, canceling flights for hundreds * Malaysia and Vietnam are partnering to tap global halal economy, says Malaysian envoy * Vietnam Airlines planes collide at Hanoi airport, canceling flights for hundreds * Vietnam passes law to tackle bank crisis, resolving bad debts * Vietnam encourages private businesses to invest in railway sector * Hanoi cleans image with counterfeits crackdown as US tariffs loom * Global uncertainty weighs on Vietnam's economic outlook * Vietnam Tycoon's jail term reduced in US$146mil stock fraud Myanmar: * Two new species of large catfish discovered in Sout-East Asian rivers * Myanmar destroys large amount of narcotics * Myanmar battles to replace poppy cultivation with cash crops * Homemade landmines found on Yangon-Mawlamyine highway in Myanmar * Junta: Polls at year's end for Myanmar people * UN bids to salvage global development summit after US boycott People cycle along a track backdropped with the city skyline in Singapore on June 27, 2025. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP) Cambodia: * Cambodia launches long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug Cabotegravir * Mass scale abuses in Cambodia scam centres: Amnesty * Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen warns he will expose Thai ex-PM Thaksin for betraying him * 'Phnom Penh enabling slavery and torture', says Human rights group Amnesty International * China confirms trade deal framework reached with United States * Electric vehicles usage worldwide reach 56 million, says report; China accounts for more than 50% of the number Laos: * Lao National Assembly urges swift action on economic issues at closing session * Lao parliament approves key laws to support national growth * Key high-speed rail link opens in Southwest China Brunei: * Brunei police arrest a man and two women for immoral activities * Call to preserve divine blessings in AI era: Brunei Sultan * Police investigating fight at Brunei trade expo that has gone viral Giant panda Saihin, one among the four pandas on loan to Japan which will soon be heading back to China sits inside an enclosure at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, Friday, June 27, 2025. -- AP Photo/Ayaka McGill AseanPlus: * Big plans to expand sun bear conservation centre, but funding, manpower remain challenges, says CEO * Malaysian Cops nab 36 foreigners in anti-extremism operation * Durians prove to be a Mega big hit - Durians are a big hit in the ongoing Malaysia Mega Sales Campaign 2025 * Johor Baru: Over 60,000 visitors expected at travel fair next month * Proton, Grab Malaysia expand partnership with more car models and e-hailing perks * Malaysian pals create mahjong set with local elements like kuih lapis and satay * Eel-eating Japan, one its peoples favourite dish, opposes EU call for more protection * Starbucks may seek out local partnership amid stiff beverage rivalries * Japan has no recorded case of fentanyl seized, finance minister says * Japan executes 'Twitter killer' who murdered nine: TV networks * Netflix's Squid Game premieres and enters final chapter * The world's biggest cocaine user is Australia * China ousts top general from elite military body as purge grows * China's 'Revenge On Gold Diggers' video game fuels sexism debate * Nike says US tariffs will add US$1bil to costs, plans to reduce China production * Spotted: Endangered leopard in Bangladesh * Pacific Islands delay security plan that could open door to China * China's industrial profits slip back into sharp decline in May * Lutnick says US-China trade truce signed, 10 deals imminent * Joint protest planned for July 5 against 'Hindi imposition' on schools in Maharashtra, India * US talks to Pakistan about promoting 'durable peace between Israel and Iran' * SoftBank aims to become leading 'artificial super intelligence' platform provider * Australian scientists develop sustainable gold extraction from electronic waste * Tencent-owned Supercell to launch titles like Clash Royale as WeChat mini games * White House says July deadline for higher tariffs may be extended * North Korea eyeing Russian tourists for new beach resort: Seoul * North Korea to welcome new era in tourism / South Korea revives SMRs amid AI demand * 'Squid Game' S3 pulls out all the stops as Player 456 faces off with the Front Man * Seoul asks Temu, AliExpress to pull children's products over safety concerns * Walmart-backed Flipkart turns to videos and livestream to woo Indian online shoppers * Vessel marks new era in salmon farming for China * South Korea police detain six Americans trying to send cash, rice to North Korea * Western Japan sees earliest end to rainy season on record * India seeks 'permanent solution' to border dispute with China * Top Tesla executive, an Elon Musk confidant, leaves the company, sources say * India denies entry to UN aviation investigator in Air India crash probe, say sources * China-tied AI tools like DeepSeek face US federal ban over 'threat' * Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise reunite at 'F1' premiere in London * Teachers' arrests over sharing upskirt photos shock Japan * US says deal with Beijing will expedite rare earth exports from China * Korea begins dismantling Kori-1, eyes US$368bil global nuclear decommissioning market * Malala Yousafzai to release "Finding My Way", her most personal memoir yet, this October * Soccer-Al-Hilal down Pachuca to reach last 16 at Club World Cup * Badminton - Letshanaa keeps Malaysia's hopes alive in US Open * Motor racing-Russell suggests Mercedes are still after Verstappen
Borneo Post
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Former assemblyman, ex-newsreader named Sabah's Maal Hijrah Icons
Norsuadah (third left) with her family after receiving the Maal Hijrah Icon Award (Female Category) from Musa at the state-level Maal Hijrah celebration on Friday. The former newsreader, announcer and producer received RM20,000, a trophy and a certificate.-Bernama photo KOTA KINABALU (June 27): Former Banggi assemblyman Datuk Amir Kahar Tun Mustapha and former newsreader Datin Seri Panglima Nursuhadah Basah have been announced as Sabah's Maal Hijrah Icons for 1447H/2025M. The awards were presented by Sabah's Head of State, Tun Musa Aman, here today. Amir, born on February 16, 1950, inherited the fighting spirit of his late father, Tun Datu Mustapha, in championing the welfare of Sabah's people. Armed with qualifications from the London Business School and Harvard School of Business, he established himself in state politics, serving five terms as an assemblyman and three terms as a Member of Parliament. The pinnacle of his career saw him appointed as Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, with an outstanding record in advocating rural development, indigenous land rights, and regional economic cooperation through the Sabah and Palawan Co-operation Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In the field of Islamic propagation (dakwah), he continued his father's harmonious approach, strengthening state Islamic institutions and promoting a more open, scholarly and unifying model of dakwah in Sabah. Meanwhile, Datin Seri Panglima Nursuhadah Basah, born on August 31, 1953, began her career as a newsreader, broadcaster and program producer from 1973 to 1978. She later entered politics as a nominated assemblywoman and then as Assistant Minister of Community Welfare and Unity in Sabah. She has been active in Sabah's Muslim women's religious organizations, leading and coordinating religious, welfare and educational programs for women. Her commitment is also evident in her roles as a committee member of MUBARAK Sabah and patron of the Hj Salleh Mosleh Mosque. As a charismatic Muslim woman leader, she has amplified women's voices in policy-making and da'wah program management, reflecting her authority as a prominent female Islamic figure in Sabah. Her contributions have been recognized with the Ahli Darjah Kinabalu (1983) and Ahli Setia Darjah Kinabalu (2000) awards. The selection of these two icons highlights their steadfast roles in reinforcing Islamic values, defending the people's welfare, and fostering inclusive societal well-being in Sabah.
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
TYT: Maal Hijrah a catalyst for progressive, dynamic Muslim community
Tun Musa presented the Maal Hijrah Icon Award (Male Category) to Amir Kahar. -Bernama photo KOTA KINABALU (June 27): The annual Maal Hijrah celebration should be made as a catalyst for change in the way of thinking, work culture and direction of the Muslim community to become progressive and dynamic. Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman explained that progressive means a community that is always moving forward in the fields of knowledge, economy, technology, thought and humanity, while dynamic means a community that is agile in facing the challenges of the times. Musa said it should be remembered that, in an effort to move forward, Muslims cannot abandon the Islamic values and principles inherited from the Prophet Muhammad, and they must plan and build a more perfect future and not imitate other civilizations. He also emphasized that the main challenge in developing a civilized community is the presence of radical, intolerant attitudes and a moral crisis among the younger generation. Datuk Seri Norsuadah Basah (third left) with her family after receiving the Maal Hijrah Icon Award (Female Category) from Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman at the state-level Maal Hijrah celebration on Friday. The former newsreader, announcer and producer received RM20,000, a trophy and a certificate. – Bernama photo Therefore, he called for a comprehensive approach, including strengthening character education, spreading wise da'wah and monitoring social media, must be implemented so that it does not become a tool for spreading hate propaganda. 'Religious institutions, education and the mass media have a great responsibility to jointly create collective awareness about the importance of developing a civilized community according to acceptable standards. 'This responsibility also needs to be fulfilled by each individual by becoming an agent of change and showing a fair, tolerant and respectful attitude towards fellow human beings in life,' he said. Musa said this when officiating the state-level Maal Hijrah celebration at the Sabah International Convention Centre here today. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor urged Muslims to make the spirit of hijrah the basis for strengthening unity and determination to face new and increasingly complex challenges in today's challenging world. Hajiji said this isnespecially with the threat of global instability and international geopolitical turmoil affecting several regions in the Middle East including Gaza, Iran, Lebanon and Syria, which majorly impacts international political stability. 'The ongoing war and the Israeli Zionist army's attacks on Islamic territories not only violate international law, but also blatantly violate human rights. This is not a small issue. It can change history and world geopolitics,' he said. Veteran politician Datuk Datu Amir Kahar Datu Mustapha who was active from 1986 to 2008 and once served as Deputy Chief Minister as well as State Agriculture and Fisheries Minister was selected as the male Maal Hijrah Figure. He received RM20,000 in cash, a trophy and a certificate. For the female Maal Hijrah Figure, the award went to Datuk Seri Norsuadah Basah, a former newsreader, announcer, and producer active from 1973 to 1978. She also received RM20,000, a trophy and a certificate.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Malaysia marks Maal Hijrah 1447H with honours and reflection
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M celebration in eight states and the federal capital today was marked by various meaningful events including religious talks, Quran recitations and the presentation of awards to individuals who have made significant contributions to the religion and the nation. In the city centre, nearly 8,000 attendees, including contingents from ministries, government departments and agencies, as well as foreign dignitaries, gathered at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre this morning for the national-level celebration. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, graced the event at 9.30am, accompanied by Tunku Temenggong of Johor, Tunku Idris Iskandar. Also present were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Cabinet ministers. In his royal address, Sultan Ibrahim issued a stern reminder to the community leaders not to use Islam as a political tool for personal gain. At the event, His Majesty also presented the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah award to former Johor Mufti Datuk Nooh Gadot, while Saudi Arabia's Minister of Haj and Umrah, Tawfig Fawzan Muhammed Al-Rabiah, received the International Maal Hijrah Figure award for 1447H/2025M. The theme of this year's national-level Maal Hijrah celebration, 'Membangun Ummah Madani' (Developing a Madani Ummah), calls on Muslims to take lessons from Prophet Muhammad's hijrah to build a more civilised, inclusive and balanced society, both spiritually and physically, while developing a Madani nation. In PAHANG, Tengku Arif Bendahara Tengku Muhammad Iskandar Ri'ayatuddin Shah graced the state-level celebration held at Dewan Jubli Perak Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah in Kuantan. He arrived at 9 am accompanied by his consort, Tengku Natasya Puteri Tengku Adnan, and they were welcomed by the state Islamic Religious Affairs, Rural Development and Orang Asli Committee chairman Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Syed Ahmad. At the event, former Pahang Mufti Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Osman was named the state's Maal Hijrah Figure, receiving RM10,000 in cash, a certificate and a trophy. In MELAKA, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam, state leaders and over 3,000 Muslims attended the celebration held at Al-Hakeem Mosque in Kampung Tehel last night. Datuk Azmar Talib was named Melaka's Maal Hijrah Figure for 2025 and received the Abu Bakar As-Siddiq award. The 65-year-old Masjid Tanah native said he still has many ideas that he wishes to share to help develop the Muslim economy in Melaka, particularly involving the asnaf (underprivileged) community. He was one of 12 recipients who received awards at the state-level celebration for their services and contributions in empowering the development of Muslims in the state. The Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Award includes an umrah package worth RM10,000 and RM10,000 in cash, while the other 11 recipients each received an educational travel package worth RM3,000 and RM3,000 in cash. In KEDAH, the Sultan of Kedah Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah urged the people to emulate the spirit and noble values of the hijrah in tackling present-day issues such as moral decay, social ills and the deterioration of family institutions. His Royal Highness made the call during the state-level Maal Hijrah assembly in Alor Setar, with Raja Muda of Kedah Tengku Sarafudin Badlishah Sultan Sallehuddin and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor also present. In SABAH, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman officiated the Maal Hijrah celebration at the Sabah International Convention Centre, which drew 5,000 attendees. Veteran politician Datuk Datu Amir Kahar Datu Mustapha who was active from 1986 to 2008 and once served as Deputy Chief Minister as well as State Agriculture and Fisheries Minister was selected as the male Maal Hijrah Figure. He received RM20,000 in cash, a trophy and a certificate. For the female Maal Hijrah Figure, the award went to Datuk Seri Norsuadah Basah, a former newsreader, announcer, and producer active from 1973 to 1978. She also received RM20,000, a trophy and a certificate. In JOHOR, state Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said the theme 'Membangun Ummah Maju Johor' reflects the state's holistic development vision. 'The Johor government believes that development is meaningless if the people lose their moral compass. 'Therefore, efforts to develop the ummah must go hand-in-hand with state development,' he said at the state-level celebration held at the Iskandar Islamic Centre today. In TERENGGANU, the celebration was led by Yang Dipertuan Muda of Terengganu, Tengku Muhammad Ismail Sultan Mizan at Wisma Darul Iman. Also present were Tengku Sri Mahkota Raja Tengku Datuk Seri Muhammad Mu'az and Tengku Puteri Daulath Raja Tengku Datuk Seri Fatimatuz Zahra'. The royals were welcomed by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar. Tengku Muhammad Ismail called on Muslims to adopt the spirit of hijrah as a foundation for building a progressive, knowledgeable and virtuous Islamic society. At the event, he presented awards in 15 categories, including the Maal Hijrah Figure award to Datuk Dr Ghazali Ahmad, a nephrology consultant and Head of the Integrated Disease Management Department at the National Heart Institute. Meanwhile, in PENANG, a modest yet lively celebration was held in Bayan Lepas, officiated by Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib. Ramli, in his speech, said that this year's national theme, 'Developing a Madani Ummah,' perfectly reflects the spirit of hijrah, a transformation that is not merely physical in nature but encompasses values, mindset, and actions towards building a morally upright society. Also present were his wife Toh Puan Raja Noora Ashikin Raja Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid and other state leaders. In SARAWAK, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg called on Muslims to become idea-generators, strategic thinkers and agents of change. 'Let us renew our intentions and understand the true meaning of hijrah. May the new hijrah year mark the beginning of determination, transformation and love for our religion and nation. ''Ummah Maju Makmur' and 'Sarawak Maju Makmur' are not just themes and slogans but our duty and collective mission,' he said. His speech was delivered by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan at the state-level Maal Hijrah celebration at Dewan Suarah Bintulu which was attended by 1,200 people. Seventeen awards were presented, including those for Organisational Leadership, Muslim and Non-Muslim Civil Servants, Outstanding SPM Student and Exemplary Family. Also present were Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, and other state leaders. — Bernama
