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Portugal Enacts Face Covering Ban in Public Spaces Following Presidential Approval

Portugal has become the latest European nation to prohibit face coverings in public spaces after President Antonio Jose Seguro signed legislation originally championed by the right-wing Chega party, drawing criticism from rights advocates.

By Khairul Anuar · 20 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia's Islamic Bodies Condemn Detention of Jerusalem Grand Mufti as Religious Freedom Breach

Malaysia's Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia and the government have strongly condemned the detention of Jerusalem's Grand Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, calling it a violation of religious freedom and an affront to Islamic sanctity.

By Khairul Anuar · 14 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Portugal Enacts Face Covering Ban in Public Spaces Following Presidential Approval

Malaysia's Islamic Bodies Condemn Detention of Jerusalem Grand Mufti as Religious Freedom Breach

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