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.

KUALA KANGSAR, Feb 28 — An investigation has been conducted by the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) on several influencers for allegedly creating content deviating from true Islamic teachings on social media.

PETALING JAYA, Feb 28 — The standardisation of “zakat fitrah” (personal tithe) rates based on rice grades will be decided by state fatwa committees and Islamic religious councils, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

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.