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Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has declared that the Islamic term 'kafir harbi' is unsuitable for use in the Malaysian context, emphasising that all citizens share constitutional duties and national responsibilities.
A Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji has cleared former Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa of allegations levelled against him during his time in office, he announced.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has visited Bernama headquarters to establish a stronger strategic partnership, aiming to leverage the national news agency's platform to communicate initiatives promoting moderate, progressive values within the Muslim community.
Malaysia's Royal Commission of Inquiry has recommended elevating the Haj Affairs Committee to statutory status under the Tabung Haji Act 1995, granting it formal oversight of pilgrimage operations and advisory duties to the government.
Malaysia is intensifying Islamic education and outreach programmes targeting Muslim Orang Asli communities, deploying community mobilisers and appointing indigenous religious leaders to strengthen religious practice and provide spiritual guidance.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and thousands of illegal settlers, calling it a violation of Islamic sanctity.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry will strengthen institutional governance based on integrity, accountability and inclusive development, reflecting Sultan Nazrin Shah's vision for Muslim nations.
Activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak, who reportedly fled overseas after a separate Facebook threat case, is scheduled to be charged in Langkawi magistrate's court over alleged religious insult.
Malaysia's government has reaffirmed its commitment to pondok institutions and religious schools as essential strategic partners in nation-building, emphasising human values alongside economic progress.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the MADANI Government's commitment to strengthening religious and pondok schools throughout Malaysia, emphasising the need to blend traditional Islamic education with contemporary disciplines including artificial intelligence.
Perak's leadership has assured the public that deviant religious teachings remain manageable despite increasing dissemination through digital platforms and across borders.
Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia supports the government's proposal to review accreditation for online Islamic preachers, saying the measure will protect religious integrity and prevent misinformation in digital spaces.
Malaysia's Prime Minister's Department is investigating claims that a JAKIM reference number was inappropriately used to authenticate a marriage declaration letter from the Malaysia Rohingya Ulama Council, raising questions about religious document oversight.
Malaysia's long-awaited Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act proposal has reached its final stage, with the government conducting extensive stakeholder consultations and refining documentation ahead of Cabinet presentation.
Tabung Haji will continue allocating Haj places through a first-registered, first-served system without creating preferential categories, Deputy Minister Marhamah Rosli confirmed in parliament, emphasizing fairness for depositors awaiting their pilgrimage turn.
The Selangor Islamic Religious Council has clarified that permission to hold Friday prayers at the IOI City Mall musala in Putrajaya was approved in September 2024, citing the distance to nearby mosques and capacity constraints.
Malaysia has formalised a strategic partnership with Omani financial institutions to share expertise in waqf development, further cementing the country's position as a hub for Islamic social finance in the region.
The MADANI Government pledges to strengthen tahfiz education as a parallel system to mainstream schooling, emphasizing character development and national contribution alongside Quranic memorisation.