Datuk Othman Mustapha

JAKIM acts as an agency managing Islamic affairs, not monitoring and compelling Muslims to follow the department's version of Islam, said its director-general, Datuk Othman Mustapha.

The position of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) very relevant and it stands firm in conducting its three core functions, said its director-general Datuk Othman Mustapha.

The gender segregation guidelines issued by Jakim is only for references and is not forced on anyone, said its director Datuk Othman Mustapha.

Datuk Othman Mustapha said, their job is to inform, explain and guide these people when requested by the authorities.

Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) will conduct a thorough investigation on the organising of the "I Want To Touch A Dog" event that took place at Central Park, One Utama near Petaling Jaya Sunday

Jakim director-general Datuk Othman Mustapha said all Islamic religious enforcement officers need to be given training in policing and handling of firearms for self-defence against any threat.

The Department of Islamic Development of Malaysia (Jakim) has raised objection to the scheduled performance of the United States' heavy metal band, Lamb of God, in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 28.

The Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is still monitoring the Syiah movement in this country.

Jakim recorded an increase of 39 per cent in application for halal certificate for hotel and food premises this year, its director-general, Datuk Othman Mustapha said today.

300 volunteers between 19 to 25 years-old joined a programme to make Muslims wary of the importance of not celebrating Valentine Day.

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The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.

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At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.

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