State must reject modernisation that erodes Islamic identity as well as rigid thinking that hinders progress, says Amirudin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) is actively monitoring any activities related to militant movements based on the extremist ideology of the Islamic State (IS) among students at higher learning institutions.

PETALING JAYA, April 19 — The Higher Education Ministry (MoHE) has requested Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) to review its pedagogical approaches following the recent viral issue involving students dressed in costumes resembling members of a racial extremist group.

SHAH ALAM, April 15 — Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) has clarified that a viral video of students from its Dengkil campus wearing costumes associated with an extremist group (Ku Klux Klan) was part of an academic assignment.

LONDON, Jan 17 — The new generation and young Malaysians must have the courage to reject corruption, racism, and religious extremism, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Nov 5 — University students have been urged to not underestimate the issue of extremism on campus, so as to prevent the spread of deviant ideologies within higher education institutions. State executive councillor for Islamic affairs and innovation Dr...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has reassured local and international investors that Selangor remains a stable and open destination for business, and prioritises economic growth and social mobility for its people. Speaking at the 14th...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal  SHAH ALAM, Sept 30 — Educators, particularly those under the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais), are urged to emphasise the values of moderation (wasatiyyah) in delivering knowledge to students.  Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said instilling the...

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — The government today launched the Malaysian Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (MyPCVE) to boost combating activities and ideologies of terrorists in the country.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised the need for immediate enhanced monitoring of violence-related issues and their perpetrators at various levels in the country.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 14 — New students sponsored by the Selangor state government and private entities who will be pursuing their studies in the Middle East have been advised not to be swayed by extremist political ideologies.

JAKARTA, July 5 — Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), a radical extremist network with links to Al-Qaeda, has announced its dissolution, said local media.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — National security forces are on high alert to address any threats, particularly those of extremist group Daesh, Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) will not tolerate any extremism elements and violence during the Palestine Solidarity Week at schools and all educational institutions under its purview next week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — Gulf and Asian nations must be vigilant in the fight against extremism, and must not take their eyes off this war, said Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.