The modern National Mosque was built in 1965 to mark Malaysia's independence, and has an impressive roof in the shape of a 16-pointed star and a 240-foot minaret.

Mahathir Mohamad, who served a total of 24 years as Malaysia’s prime minister, in his office in Putrajaya, Malaysia, in February. At 99, a Seminal Asian Leader Reflects on a Contentious Legacy ...

IN conjunction with the Golden Jubilee of the National Mosque, Pos Malaysia Bhd has issued stamps and philatelic products featuring images of three famous mosques — Masjid Negara (National ...

One of the oldest mosques in Malaysia, Masjid Jamek, officially known as Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque, exudes a timeless charm ...

Four of Malaysia’s former prime ministers as well as current premier Anwar Ibrahim were among those seen at the solemn ceremony held at the Masjid Negara or National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur.

The “umbrella” roof of the National Mosque was later replicated by other mosques in Malaysia. To those who insist that the dome be critical in a mosque design, Masjid Negara stands in complete ...

K UALA LUMPUR - The remains of Malaysia’s Fifth Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi arrived at the National Mosque at 8.15am today for the funeral arrangement.

PETALING JAYA: The area from Dataran Merdeka and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building up to the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur will be turned into a heritage zone, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Recently more than 10,000 people gathered in Kuala Lumpur to worship and admire at the formal opening of Malaysia’s new $3,300,000 Masjid Negara, or National Mosque.

The National Mosque that accommodates more than 15,000 worshipers is distinguished with classic and modern Islamic architectural designs, the blue dome depicting a star with 18 heads representing 13 ...

Malaysia stands united behind Palestine. ... Malaysian demonstrators burn Israeli flags in front of the Masjid Negara ("national mosque") in Kuala Lumpur, Friday October 13, 2023.