KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The Islamic Development Department is finalising the guidelines on the participation of Muslims in non-Muslim celebrations, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Malaysia remains unaffected by the restrictions on the issuance of multiple-entry visas (MEVs) imposed on 14 countries, reflecting strong confidence in the management of Tabung Haji, said the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 1 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar urged non-governmental organisations with experience operating in Palestine to join a special agency coordinating committee to help rebuild Gaza.

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...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — A Special Inter-Agency Coordination Committee, to be managed by the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and the Malaysia Waqf Foundation, will be established to support Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s commitment to rebuilding Gaza.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Malaysia has requested an additional 10,000 Hajj quota, which will be duly considered by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) will reassess the standard operating procedures (SOP) concerning security at mosques, following an incident where a mentally ill man trespassed and disturbed the congregation at Masjid At-Taqwa in Taman Tun Dr Ismail on New Year’s Day.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Agencies promoting "Thai Marriage Trip" packages could face legal action under the Islamic Family Law Enactment, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Rehabilitation efforts for children rescued under Op Global involving Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) are comprehensive, covering faith, counselling, patriotism, education and skills, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) acted within the scope of its functions and did not overstep the role of other authorities in its investigation into Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holding Sdn Bhd (GISBH).

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — All states have agreed to standardise and increase the working hours and days for teachers of the Quran and Fardhu Ain (Kafa) classes, aiming to further protect the welfare of these educators, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 5 — The Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia (MKI Fatwa Committee) has made a decision on the Islamic law perspective regarding the deviant doctrine practised by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH).

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 23 — The decision regarding the doctrine of GISB Holdings (GISBH) will only be known after receiving the consent of the Conference of Rulers, which will convene in October, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 16 — The report on the proposal for mandatory halal certification is nearing completion and is set to be presented to the Cabinet this Wednesday, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 16 — Former followers of GISB Holdings will be called up to help a special committee complete its investigation report on the issue of the company allegedly involved in heresy, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

BANGI, Sept 7 — The police are monitoring a company suspected of having links with a religious movement in the country following reports of child exploitation, said Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 5 — The government is set to develop a specific formula to be used by Shariah courts in determining alimony rates for children of divorced parents.