PUTRAJAYA, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The proposed 10-year validity period for the Islamic Pre-Marriage Course certificate beginning Oct 1 (2023) as reported, is still at the consideration stage, the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) said in a statement today.

SHAH ALAM, Aug 28 — His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has called on states that have not joined the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs to respond to the invitation and officially become members of the council's 'musyawarah' (deliberation) platform.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Malaysia needs to capitalise on its expertise in the halal industry, which is now in high demand by many foreign countries, due to the significant potential it holds in the global economy that could reach trillions of ringgit, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Efforts and initiatives to uphold the status of Islam and empower the Muslims in the country will continue to be strengthened under the Unity Government through various agendas lined up in accordance with the Federal Constitution.

JITRA, June 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim refuted claims by certain parties that he tried to apply the Islamic concept excessively in his administration when he wanted to expand the role of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's proposal to expand the role of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) is a recognition of the department's current function and position.

BUTTERWORTH, June 12 — The federal government wants to expand the role of the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) in efforts to enhance the country's dignity and status, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Malaysians should play their part by pledging their unwavering loyalty to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the country’s leadership, to maintain and safeguard the country's harmony and stability.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) will monitor and block the spread of any video on deviant teachings, including those from neighbouring countries that go viral on social media.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has submitted an official complaint to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) regarding a Telegram account that discusses obscene topics run by a woman.

PUTRAJAYA, May 11 — Malaysia does not want to be complacent and will continue to step up monitoring of terrorist activities even though it is improving in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KLANG, May 2 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj today graced the ceremony for the handing over of an RM56 million allocation from the Federal government, for the allowances for imams and other religious staff including Al-Quran And Fardhu Ain (KAFA) teachers in the state for this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said he would discuss with the Director-General of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) and the Mufti of the Federal Territory regarding the wearing of face mask during Aidilfitri prayer.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Mosques under the supervision of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) have been instructed to perform special ‘hajat’ prayers tomorrow seeking protection for Palestine and the well-being of its people.

PUTRAJAYA, March 16 — Having good morals, not pursuing power and wealth and reprimanding prudently must be the way leaders uphold themselves in fulfilling their responsibilities to the people and the country, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The Friday sermon today called on Muslims to accept, obey and support whoever will be appointed as leaders in the 15th general election tomorrow, as long as their actions do not go against Islamic law.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has confirmed that the Nutri Malt drink produced by Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad does not have and is not qualified to apply for the Malaysian Halal Certificate.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 6 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj today decreed that any differences of opinion between the muftis and religious scholars must only be debated in a muzakarah (discussion) and should never be raised outside the discussion room.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 1 — The Islamic Development Malaysia Department (Jakim) is confident that the appointment of the former Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Zaharah Ibrahim as the chairman of the National Islamic Legislation Committee of the National Council of Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) can lead it to achieve its goals.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Despite the abolishment of the approved permit (AP) or import quota for some food items as recently announced by the government, any entry of halal food is still subject to Paragraph 5 (1) of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011.