By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, March 19 — The Selangor government is taking a tough stance on Muslim men who cross-dress, following the lead of the Selangor Mufti Department’s fatwa on the matter. State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah said the department’s fatwa is clear...

By Sheeda Fathil   PETALING JAYA, March 14 — The Seri Setia state constituency’s service centre has allocated RM160,000 for the distribution of Jom Shopping Aidilfitri vouchers, providing financial relief to 800 eligible recipients ahead of the festive season.   Its state assemblyman, Dr Mohammad...

SHAH ALAM, Feb 20 — As many as 606 tahfiz schools across the state have never been registered with the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) since 2008, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Feb 14 — The Selangor state government is looking to develop its own artificial intelligence (AI) model using real-time data to reduce reliance on foreign technology companies while ensuring that data sovereignty remains intact. State executive councillor for...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Feb 9 — The practice of mutual understanding between cultures and religions, as well as harmonious interactions among communities — known as “Li Ta’arafu” — has long been upheld by Muslims in Selangor. State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi...

By Dewi Abdul Rahman SHAH ALAM, Feb 8 — Some 200 children of former Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) members who have completed their rehabilitation will soon begin formal education in government schools. State executive councillor for Islamic affairs and innovation Dr...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Jan 30 — The Selangor government has praised the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) for establishing a Special Inter-Agency Coordination Committee to support the reconstruction of Gaza. State executive councillor for Islam Dr Fahmi Ngah said the...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 9 — The aqidah of 124 children rescued from GISB Holdings (GISBH) welfare homes in September is being restored, with the kids returning to true religious teachings. State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah said there are no longer...

SHAH ALAM, Jan 8 — The transfer of graves at the Selat Klang Muslim Burial Ground, to make way for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), was done according to fatwa, syarak, and strict standard operating procedure (SOP).

PETALING JAYA, Dec 14 — Selangor has recorded the highest participation in the Microsoft-Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) AI Teach programme, since its launch in June, with over 600 participants from diverse backgrounds.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 18 — The Certificate Readiness Assessment (CRA) launched by the state administration through HIS Toyyiba Sdb Bhd is set to raise its halal certificate issuance to 500 per year. State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah said the...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Nov 5 — The state government, through the Selangor Aviation and Technology Innovations Sdn Bhd (Selati), last month inked a memorandum of understanding with Turkiye’s largest military systems developer, Havelsan. State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Nov 4 — Children rescued from welfare homes associated with Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) are undergoing comprehensive screenings to evaluate their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, said Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah. The...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 — Selangor stands to gain significantly from the recently unveiled Budget 2025, particularly in advancing innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), the halal industry and Islamic education.  State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Selangor is set to accelerate its halal certification process, aiming to cut the approval timeline to under 23 days via digital tools, said state executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah. Speaking at the Selangor International...

By Norrasyidah Arshad KLANG, Oct 12 — A total of 435 children rescued from care homes operated by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) in the state are undergoing comprehensive rehabilitation, including improvements to their health and physical development. State executive councillor for Islam Dr...

By Norrasyidah Arshad KLANG, Oct 12 — Children living under the care of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) were exposed to militant group propaganda videos, state executive councillor for Islam Dr Fahmi Ngah said in a shocking revelation today.  He said he was informed by the police that the...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Oct 2 — The decision from the special meeting of the Selangor State Fatwa Committee relating to GISB Holdings (GISBH) activities will be submitted to the Selangor sultan tomorrow. State executive councillor for Islam Dr Fahmi Ngah said Sultan Sharafuddin Idris...

SHAH ALAM, Sept 26 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) has received full cooperation from police to investigate 612 people linked to GISB Holdings (GISBH).

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Sept 21 — A special state task force led by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) is building up its case against the leadership of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) for further action.  State executive councillor for Islam Dr...