Iran cracks down on Baha’i, arrests 13 for alleged child proselytism Posted on January 26, 2025 By serv TEHRAN, Jan 25 — Iran said on Saturday it had arrested 13 adherents of the banned Baha’i faith for proselytising to children and adolescents, local media reported. A statement by the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence unit, carried by state media, said the arrests were made in the central city of Isfahan. It said the 13 arrested “were acting illegally and were indirectly promoting their ideological deviation by exploiting children and adolescents.” It did not elaborate. The Islamic Republic considers the Baha’i faith a heretical offshoot of Islam. There are an estimated five million Baha’i followers spread across more than 190 countries. — Reuters News
Elderly man dies after being crushed by falling mangosteen tree in Bentong orchard Posted on December 17, 2024 KUANTAN, Dec 16 — An elderly man was found dead after being crushed by a fallen tree in his orchard in Jalan Teras, Bentong today. The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in a statement said that they received an emergency call about the incident involving Lee Pik Chee, 67, at… Read More
Police urge public to assist in search for after 17-year-old Kajang girl missing after family dispute Posted on January 5, 2025 SEPANG, Jan 4 — Police are seeking public assistance to locate a teenage girl reported missing since Dec 29. Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said a missing persons report regarding 17-year-old Nurul Fateha Nabila Mohd Zailani was lodged by her aunt on Dec 31. “The teenager resides in… Read More
PM Anwar calls for ban on UNSC veto power in mass atrocities cases, wants global justice reform Posted on December 3, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — United Nations Security Council (UNSC) veto power should be banned in cases of mass atrocities until it can be abolished, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the UNSC decision-making processes require broader support from both permanent and non-permanent members and be subject… Read More