Tag Archive: Malaysia

Auntie Anne’s: No More ‘Pretzel Dog’, Now It’s Halal ‘Pretzel Sausage’

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 ― The local chapter of US pretzel chain Auntie Anne’s confirmed today that it has changed the name of its “pretzel dog” to “pretzel sausage”, after it was reported that they would be denied halal certification…
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Singapore Fans Organising Malaysian Celebrities’ $50,000 Wedding In Singapore Criticised For Being ‘Wasteful’

It is not unusual for some fans to go to extremes to please their favourite stars. They shower their idols with lavish gifts, or do everything they can to meet them in person. But pull sponsors together to pay for…
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Malaysia Deputy Home Minister: Not True That Dr Zakir Naik Given Malaysian Citizenship

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed dismissed today a news report alleging that Indian televangelist Dr Zakir Naik has been given Malaysian citizenship. “Not true,” Nur Jazlan told Malay Mail Online when contacted. “There…
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Malaysia’s PM Najib Razak To Join Gathering Protesting Myanmar Government’s Treatment Of Rohingyas

Malaysia’s prime minister will be joining a gathering organized by the government to protest violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, according to his deputy. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told a press conference that the Dec. 4 gathering would…
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