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Perlis's Raja Muda has called on mosque and surau committees to maintain high standards of integrity and transparency in managing religious institutions, addressing evolving community expectations.
Malaysia has condemned Israeli violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque and illegal settlement expansion during a ministerial gathering of Arab and Islamic countries, reaffirming its commitment to Palestinian self-determination and an independent Palestinian state.
Johor has launched the Semarak Maghrib and Isyak programme to encourage congregational prayers at mosques statewide. Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz described it as fulfilling Barisan Nasional election pledges and strengthening Islamic values in the state.
The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) organised a bowling recreational programme bringing together major media organisations to strengthen partnerships and improve how it communicates its welfare and development initiatives.
The government is developing 19 significant waqf projects valued at RM321 million nationwide, according to Deputy Minister Marhamah Rosli. The initiatives form part of efforts to strengthen Islamic religious affairs management across Malaysia.
Malaysia is moving toward standardised accreditation for Syariah lawyers across all states. A proposal endorsed at the 2026 convention will be submitted to the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs for consideration.
Malaysia's Islamic development authority JAKIM is embedding Maqasid Syariah principles into its governance framework, establishing a specialist committee to develop a national index that will guide policy-making and integrity standards across public administration.
Negeri Sembilan's ruler Tuanku Muhriz participated in Friday prayers at Masjid Kariah Pantai in Seremban on July 17, joining more than 500 congregants. The occasion saw his two sons and senior state officials in attendance.