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Malaysian, 20, wins prestigious NASA recognition

Malaysian, 20, wins prestigious NASA recognition

KUALA LUMPUR: A 20-year-old Malaysian has seen his dream come true after he was awarded a NASA scholarship. Muhammad Azhar Ali was among more than 3 million people who participated in the Artemis Challenge organized by the space agency. He took advantage of being confined because of the Movement Control Order, the cordon sanitaire implemented […]

Ramadan features in Grand Mosques suspended, restricted as world combats COVID-19

Ramadan features in Grand Mosques suspended, restricted as world combats COVID-19

By Nasir Yousoff Contributor to AsiaN Makkah: Taraweeh, the prayers performed by Muslims after Isha (evening) prayers in Ramadan, will be limited to the imam and a group of worshippers in the holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has announced. The five daily prayers […]

Escaping the Concrete Jungle

Escaping the Concrete Jungle

The hectic schedule of our city life, the need to have it all, the latest outfit paired with matching aviators, the late night parties and loud clubs all add to the glamour quotient of what most of us perceive as the Big City dream.  Having been born and raised in Mumbai, India’s busiest city, I […]

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