By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, Oct 3 — All mosques and surau in the state will open their doors to the public seeking shelter in the event of flooding caused by the current monsoon transition. Selangor Islamic Religion Department (Jais) director Dato' Shahzihan Ahmad said these premises will...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Drawing lessons from past fires at tahfiz centres, experts said these are often forgotten with time.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Sept 28 — Public leaders should lead by example and fully uphold the responsibilities that accompany their office rather than merely taking pride in their position and rank, said Selangor State Secretary Datuk Haris Kasim. On the occasion of Maulidur Rasul...

By Amar Shah Mohsen SHAH ALAM, Sept 8 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) has issued a stern rebuke against those slandering the Selangor government and its religious bodies following a series of allegations against the state. In a message delivered via today’s Friday sermon,...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Aug 17 — Claims that scores of Islamic religious schools in Selangor are being ordered to close are merely attempts by certain quarters to cause fear and anxiety among the Muslims, said the Prime Minister’s Department. Its minister in charge of religious...

SHAH ALAM, July 22 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) has directed all mosque and surau administrators in the state to ban any form of political activities or programmes within the houses of worship, including putting up political party banners, slogans or logos.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, July 21 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) reminded Muslims contesting in the state polls to uphold integrity and avoid abusing their power if elected to office. Jais delivered the message at today’s Friday sermon at mosques across the...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam PETALING JAYA, May 24 – The state government has proposed the establishment of a one-stop centre to assist entrepreneurs in obtaining halal certification, according to state executive councillor for housing and urban wellbeing Rodziah Ismail. She said the government has...

KLANG, March 2 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has ordered nazirs (overseers) in the state to set aside part of their mosque’s funds for the provision of equipment to record and monitor all ceramah (religious lectures) given at their respective mosques.

By Norrasyidah Arshad KLANG, March 2 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has decreed that mosques in the state must be free of both political influences and elements, so as to prevent divisions caused by religious differences. His Royal Highness has expressed...

SHAH ALAM, Feb 21 — The Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) has allocated RM32.6 million to provide assistance in the form of school fees and necessities to 67,798 children of tithe recipients, the poor, and Muslim converts in the state.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 9 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) has said wearing face masks is still compulsory for congregants in mosques and suraus throughout the state, following the Health Ministry's announcement of loosened restrictions regarding the protective wear.

SHAH ALAM, June 9 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj views the Bon Odori festival, celebrated in Malaysia for decades, as a cultural event that fosters goodwill between Malaysians and the Japanese community working and residing in this multiracial country.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, June 8 — His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has decreed the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) not to obstruct the Bon Odori Festival programme at the Panasonic National Sports Complex on July 16. Jais director...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, June 7 — Selangor will consult with the authorities including the Japanese Embassy in Malaysia and researchers to obtain detailed information on the organising of the Bon Odori Festival, which is said to have elements from religions other than Islam. Menteri...

SHAH ALAM, May 6 — All quarters including Islamic private school owners, non-governmental organisations and political parties have been reminded to seek permission from the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) before collecting funds or other contributions at mosques, suraus and musolla in the interest of Islam or for the benefit of Muslims.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, March 29 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department’s (Jais) move to suspend any Fardhu Ain Basic Class (Kafa) teachers who refuse vaccination is for the sake of the public's interest. Although Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari admitted the decision was...

SHAH ALAM, March 27 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has given his consent for the congregational prayers without physical distancing to be performed in mosques and surau statewide effective April 1.