Religious Affairs

The National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) Muzakarah Committee would be meeting to discuss the matter from tomorrow till Sept 26.

A report on the proposal for mandatory halal certification is nearly complete and will be presented to the Cabinet on Wednesday, says Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

Dr Zulkifli Hasan has been entrusted to hold the Religious Affairs Deputy Minister portfolio.

Mohd Naim Mokhtar said priority of performing the Haj this year was given to those listed to perform the pilgrimage in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Mohd Na'im respects PM Anwar's decision not to announce the appointment of deputy ministers under the portfolio.

The Religious Affairs Ministry will focus on efforts to strengthen unity of the ummah in building national development, said its minister, Senator Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.

Traders are reminded not to misuse the halal logo on their products as a tool to increase sales, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad.

TH has nothing to do with the furada visa or the cartel issue, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Idris Ahmad.

"Malaysian Haj pilgrims are indeed lucky ... hats off to Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH)", said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Idris Ahmad.

The Syarie Legal Profession (Federal Territories) Act 2019 [Act 814] will be enforced beginning June 21, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad said.

There is a need to hold a pilot project involving youths in an effort to enliven mosques and Friday surau, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Idris Ahmad.

The first haj flight this year is scheduled for May 31, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Idris Ahmad.

Indonesians will be celebrating Aidilfitri tomorrow, said Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.

Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is ready to manage pilgrims from Malaysia for this year's haj season, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad.

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah said today that JAKIM cannot issue any statement on decisions made by the Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI).

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.