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By Danial Dzulkifly PETALING JAYA, July 17 — The proposed Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) may finally offer legal protection to Malaysians facing racial discrimination in the rental housing market, particularly the Indian community, which has long borne the brunt of such prejudice. Architects...

JERUSALEM, May 27 — A large rally in Jerusalem marking Israel's capture of the city's east in the 1967 war descended into chaos on Monday as far-right Israeli Jews confronted and assaulted Palestinians, fellow Israelis and journalists, according to witnesses.

JERUSALEM, May 27 — A large rally in Jerusalem marking Israel's capture of the city's east in the 1967 war descended into chaos on Monday as far-right Israeli Jews confronted and assaulted Palestinians, fellow Israelis and journalists, according to witnesses.

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.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, March 26 — State executive councillor for rural development and unity Datuk Rizam Ismail has said any any form of speech or action which could jeopardise racial harmony must be avoided to ensure the people's well-being. He expressed his sympathy and concern...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed disapproval over an incident where a non-Muslim man was slapped by a Muslim man for eating at a convenience store in Johor Bahru during the fasting month.

PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a RM250,000 compound to Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd, operator of radio station Era FM.

PUTRAJAYA, March 5 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has praised three Era FM radio hosts who apologised after being seen in a video clip allegedly mocking a Hindu religious ritual.

PUTRAJAYA, March 4 — National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Aro Dagang today strongly condemned all forms of conduct that mocks or insults any religion, including Hinduism, which occurred on local radio station Era FM.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been ordered to conduct a detailed investigation into the actions of the staff of Astro radio station Era FM, who were seen making fun of a Hindu rite for Thaipusam and uploading it on social media this morning.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called for a unified global effort to embrace the values of compassion, justice and humanity to combat the rising of intolerance, racism and Islamophobia.

LONDON, Nov 13 — British news publisher the Guardian said today it will no longer post to X, citing “disturbing content” on the social media platform, including racism and conspiracy theories.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that he cannot tolerate those who sow seeds of hatred among races in Malaysia.

LONDON, Aug 8 — Thousands of police and anti-racism protesters gathered on streets across the United Kingdom (UK) yesterday to challenge expected far-right groups that failed to materialise following more than a week of violent racist attacks targeting Muslims and migrants.

LONDON, Aug 8 — A heavy security presence, rapid arrests, and displays of unity by people across the United Kingdom (UK) prevented a repeat of widespread rioting involving racist attacks targeting Muslims and migrants, officials said today, adding that they remained on alert.

LONDON, Aug 5 — United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold an emergency meeting with police chiefs today after days of violent anti-immigration protests intensified, with buildings and vehicles torched and hotels holding asylum seekers targeted.