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foster robust collaboration to develop modern, efficient and inclusive financial ecosystems, effectively phasing out outdated traditional methods.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.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 18 — The Selangor government on Wednesday gazetted an edict declaring GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) as having deviated from Islamic teachings. In a statement, Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said all...

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 18 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has amended the Second Schedule of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Halal Marking) Order 2011 by adding new overseas halal certification bodies that are recognised by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim).

By Norrasyidah Arshad KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The halal certificate is not just for the food industry, but covers various markets, including services. Selangor Islamic Religious Department assistant halal management director Nazihan Idris said with the halal certificate, recognised by the...

SHAH ALAM, Oct 4 — Muslims in the state have been urged to distance themselves from GISB Holdings (GISBH) teachings and practices as they are misleading and deviate from true Islamic faith.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has reminded all agencies and charitable institutions in Malaysia not to betray the trust placed in them by their benefactors.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — The Cabinet approved in principle the recognition of the levels 6, 7 and 8 Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree during a meeting two weeks ago.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants huffaz (Quran memoriser) students to be equipped with true Islamic teachings so they are prepared to face Islamophobia and those who sow hatred using Islam in the country.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Aug 27 — The state government will not hesitate to take strict action against groups actively spreading deviant teachings in Selangor. State executive councillor for Islam Dr Fahmi Ngah said he is aware of such teachings being promoted and warned that...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Aug 24 — State executive councillor for women's development Anfaal Saari has called upon women Islamic preachers to be more active in spreading goodness so as to build a more harmonious society. She described the faith as rahmatan lil ‘alamin (a mercy to...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill will be referred to the Conference of Rulers, possibly next week.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, June 21 — State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah expects to see over 75 per cent of Selangor’s unregistered tahfiz schools obtain their operating licences under the state’s new guidelines. He said the launch of the Selangor Islamic...

NIBONG TEBAL, June 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today extended donations totalling RM290,000 to nine mosques and 20 suraus in Sungai Bakap here ahead of Aidiladha on June 17.

SHAH ALAM, June 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged the people to make Malaysia a Madani nation centred on Islamic values.

JOHOR BAHRU, May 20 — The two policemen killed in an attack on the Ulu Tiram police station on May 17 have been declared martyrs who died in the cause of God.

By Sofia Nasir KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Malay-Muslim community in the country can create a better future for themselves through good manners and by honing their knowledge and talent, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said it is high time that this group rises with confidence...