PUTRAJAYA, Feb 9 — Efforts to strengthen the faith and religious understanding of Muslims in Malaysia, as decreed by Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, will be swiftly implemented by agencies under the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs).

SHAH ALAM, Feb 1 — The Selangor government will start incorporating a Quran-based science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculum in religious schools managed by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) this year.

SHAH ALAM, Feb 1 — Malaysia has been recognised as one of the top five countries actively involved in the global Wakaf Quran programme, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — The police have summoned a local comedian and actor said to have posted on his Facebook account about 'ham' which is alleged to insult Islam, for investigation, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 23 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj today expressed pride over the Selangor Zakat Board’s (LZS) performance, which has enhanced service quality in tithe collection and distribution. His Royal Highness said that since its...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Dec 29 — The last day of Festival Darul Ehsan Berselawat at Setia City Park, Setia Alam, tonight was made more comfortable as the organisers had installed platforms. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari on Facebook said the organiser installed the...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Dec 29 — The Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) has showcased various initiatives at the Festival Darul Ehsan Berselawat at Setia City Park here. PPAS corporate unit Zafrullah Aris said that among the offers were the desktop and laptop loan programme...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Dec 29 — The second day of Festival Darul Ehsan Berselawat at Setia City Park Oval Lawn here last night successfully gathered tens of thousands of Muslims. Attended by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari and his wife Datin Seri Masdiana Muhamad, the...

SHAH ALAM, Dec 21 — Eight people pleaded not guilty at the Shariah High Court here yesterday to charges linked to deviant sect Tuhan Harun.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar explained that the challenge in absorbing the Quran and Fardu Ain (KAFA) teachers into permanent positions lies in the unmet requirements, such as their working hours.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal KLANG, Dec 6 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, has called on the committee members of the new Klang Chinese Muslim Jamek Mosque (Masjid Jamek Cina Muslim Klang) to take proactive measures to prevent the spread of deviant teachings within the...

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for improved English proficiency among Islamic preachers to facilitate better debate with those abroad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Concerns among Malays that the government’s policies are becoming more inclusive and tolerant of others, potentially sacrificing their interests, are misplaced, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

SHAH ALAM, NOV 10 — The Selangor Wakaf Corporation on Friday received a wakaf, or donation, of RM1 million from Prima Saujana Kajang Mosque.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The proposal to increase the quota of Quran and Fardu Ain (Kafa) teachers by 1,500 people in Budget 2025 is proof that the government is serious about improving Islamic education in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

By Abdul Rahim Sabri CAIRO, Nov 6 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari paid a courtesy visit to former Egypt grand mufti Prof Ali Jum’ah at the latter’s residence in Giza near here yesterday. Spending about an hour together, they discussed various issues, including the theological...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Nov 6 — University students and administrative members are urged to immediately report to authorities if they have any information regarding the spread or practice of deviant teachings on campus. Islamic Development Department (Jakim) research division...

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — Single mother Loh Siew Hong has filed an affidavit opposing the Perlis government’s application for a review of the Federal Court’s previous ruling regarding the Muslim religious status of her three children.

ISTANBUL, Nov 4 — The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) members must prioritise the sharing of best practices and foster robust collaboration to develop modern, efficient and inclusive financial ecosystems, effectively phasing out outdated traditional methods.

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 18 — The Penang State Fatwa Committee has declared the practices, beliefs and ideology of members of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) and its affiliates deviate from and contradict the true teachings of Islam.