Sultan Sharafuddin wants JAIS to ensure all preachers invited to Selangor accredited by MAIS
JAIS has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah, syariah, sufism and the practice of fariqa.
Mon Nov 25 2024
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
DPM Zahid proposes increase in allowance for contract preachers
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi proposed for state religious councils and departments to increase allowance for their contract preachers.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Married abroad: Selangor will only recognise if registered with JAIS - MAIS
The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) does not recognise any marriage of local couples conducted abroad if they are not registered with the state Islamic Religious Department (JAIS).
Sun Jan 08 2023
RM28 mln allocated for monthly allowance of mosque, surau officials in Johor
Mohd Fared said a total of RM12.6 million was channelled by the state government and the Johor Islamic Religious Council.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Selangor's right to set SOP on Friday prayers - Idris
This was within the state's rights and the decision on the SOP for the Friday prayers in Selangor was made by the state Islamic religious council.
Sun Feb 27 2022
Johor Islamic Council allocates RM3 mln in flood aid
The Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ) has allocated RM3 million to help flood victims and repair damaged amenities in the state.
Thu Jan 13 2022
KPWKM, religious agencies to address stress-related problems facing community
KPWKM will work with the Islamic religious councils and state Islamic religious departments, including Jakim, to address stress-related problems faced by the community.
Sun Jun 27 2021
MAINS to help five siblings who lost parents to COVID-19 - Zulkifli
The five siblings who lost both their parents to COVID-19 will receive assistance and support from the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council (MAINS).
Thu Jun 17 2021
Two Islamic religious councils seek to intervene in "Allah" appeal
MAIWP and MAIJ have applied to intervene in the government's appeal against a High Court's ruling on a Sarawak native Christian's right to use the word "Allah" in her religious education.
Tue Jun 08 2021
SOPs for worship during Ramadan to be announced soon - Zulkifli
For the states, it would be determined by the Islamic Religious Council in the respective states.
Thu Apr 01 2021
Sultan Ibrahim supports govt's appeal against 'Allah' use ruling
Sultan Ibrahim also ordered the Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ) to take the necessary and appropriate action to support the appeal effort.
Thu Mar 18 2021
MAIWP to channel aid worth RM5 mln to flood victims in four states
The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) will distribute RM5 million worth of aid to flood victims in Pahang, Johor, Kelantan and Terengganu.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Singapore to look into alleged improprieties in importation & packaging of halal meat
Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) said the council and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) will determine if the alleged improprieties affect the Singapore market.
Wed Dec 30 2020
'Asnaf fisabilillah' zakat not used as intended - Audit
A total of RM14.73 million in zakat fund last year for the 'asnaf fisabilillah' category was not used by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council for its intended purposes.
Thu Dec 10 2020
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024