Dept says some events are based on new-age methods that are against authentic Islamic teachings

Fahmi Ngah says former members of company undergoing rehabilitation, numbers have declined

SHAH ALAM, July 24 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) has detained six people in a probe into the controversial eHati marriage motivation programme, held from September 27 to 30 last year at a convention centre here.

SHAH ALAM, July 8 — Twenty-three cases of deviant teaching have been detected and enforcement action taken in the state from 2019 to 2024, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today.

SHAH ALAM, July 7 — The Selangor State Legislative Assembly has passed the Administration of the Religion of Islam (State of Selangor) (Amendment) Enactment Bill 2025 during its sitting today.

SHAH ALAM, July 2 — The Selangor government has reminded those with teaching credentials issued by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) not to misuse them for personal or political gain.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will continue to strive, with its available means and capacity, to uphold the position of Islam by the framework of the Constitution and the Malaysia Madani spirit.

TASHKENT, June 24 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called on AirAsia X to add Samarkand to its routes, amid increased interest in holy sites in the region.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Malaysia has been named to the 2025-2028 Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Aidiladha on June 7, said Conference of Rulers assistant secretary Datuk Mohd Aseral Jusman.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with Russia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin in Moscow today, right after official talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

By Sheeda Fathil GOMBAK, May 4 — Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) has allocated RM300,000 to help former GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd members begin again. Mais chairman Dato’ Seri Salehuddin Saidin said the funds will help them find work and earn a living. “Mais did not block their...

PUTRAJAYA, April 21 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has urged politicians not to use verses from the Quran and hadiths as a tool to achieve political goals, especially during election campaigns.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, March 28 — Mosque personnel across the state play a crucial role in preserving and upholding the image of Islam, particularly in maintaining a positive perception within society. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said they must instil a sense of...

SHAH ALAM, March 27 — The Selangor Zakat Board has spent nearly RM35.3 million during this year’s Ramadan to support the Selangor community, particularly the underprivileged.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed hope the Madani Mosque, to be built on Jalan Masjid India here, can be a community centre for Muslims and urbanites.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed disapproval over an incident where a non-Muslim man was slapped by a Muslim man for eating at a convenience store in Johor Bahru during the fasting month.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, March 18 — Over 100 Muslims joined the Nuzul Quran celebration at Megawati Hall, at the Menteri Besar’s official residence, today. The event kicked off with an hour-long tadarus Quran reading led by Sheikh Abdullah Jahaf, followed by a kuliah dhuha by Selangor Mufti...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today extended Nuzul Quran greetings to all Malaysians.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Muslims in the country to demonstrate compassion and civility as a way to fully embrace the spirit of worshipping God during Ramadan.