Selangor develops special rehabilitation modules for GISB victims
The Selangor Islamic Religious Council, in collaboration with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia and the Selangor Islamic Religious Department, is working to rehabilitate members of GISB.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Hakimah appointed Jakim's first female DG
Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff has created history by becoming the first woman to be appointed as Director-General of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).
Fri Mar 18 2022
'Allah' issue: Second discussion session to be held in two weeks' time - Zulkifli
The discussion would involve akidah and legal experts from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).
Mon Mar 29 2021
Jakim tightening enforcement, SOP for halal certification for imported goods
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will tighten enforcement and the standard operating procedure (SOP) for halal certification for imported goods.
Sat Dec 26 2020
Hajj cost: Govt will find ways not to burden pilgrims - Dr Zulkifli
It was still too early to estimate the rise in the total cost, Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al Bakri said, adding that they are looking into the matter.
Wed Dec 23 2020
JAKIM to meet 'celebrity' preachers end of month
A meeting between the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and "celebrity" preachers will be held at the end of this month, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Relig
Sat Dec 12 2020
Zulkifli ready to meet NGOs over LGBT-related issues
Zulkifli said he had received many invitations from various NGOs to have dialogues on the matter.
Sat Jul 18 2020
JAKIM needs a little more time to refine SOP of congregation prayers - PM
The government through the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) is refining its standard operating procedure (SOP) for congregation prayers in suraus and mosques.
Sun May 10 2020
Staff urged to protect Jakim's image
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) director-general Tan Sri Othman Mustapha urged its staff to keep the image of the department clean while on and off duty.
Thu Oct 12 2017
'Eyeglass with candy' has halal certificate - Jakim
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has denied that the 'Eyeglass With Candy'sweets have haram ingredients as spread on the social media.
Mon Mar 20 2017
Pokemon Go has negative impact on children, teenagers - Jakim
The decision was consistent with the views of other Muslim countries which found the Pokemon Go game to be dangerous and resulting in fatal accidents.
Sun Aug 07 2016
KTMB, world's first train service provider to obtain halal certificate
Hilmi Hasan said the halal certificate issued by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) was a meaningful recognition for KTMB, which was currently undergoing a transformation.
Fri Jul 29 2016
"Halal egg" issue has gone overboard - Jakim
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) said the "halal egg" issue which went viral on social media recently, has gone overboard.
Sun May 22 2016
Jakim very relevant, stands firm in discharging duties, says DG
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.
Tue Nov 10 2015
Secret Recipe gets halal certification back
Secret Recipe has received its halal certification back following the renovation and upgrading works of its Central Kitchen in Taman Mayang and its new plant in Kota Damansara.
Thu Jul 02 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024