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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the MADANI Government's commitment to providing fair assistance to all education streams, including Islamic institutions, Chinese and Tamil schools, to maintain social harmony.
The Sultan of Pahang has officially opened Universiti Al-Quran Al-Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah Pahang (UNIQSAAS), the country's first dedicated Quranic university, rebranded from its previous identity to advance Islamic scholarship.
Selangor will host its fourth Turath Islami Festival from September 13-20, gathering 23 renowned Islamic scholars from Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco, Thailand and Egypt to advance Islamic education and heritage.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim begins a two-day working visit to Penang tonight, with a packed itinerary spanning Islamic education, skills training, heritage preservation and economic development initiatives across the state.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced RM15.3 million in funding for Perak's religious and pondok schools, reflecting the Madani administration's broader commitment to strengthening Islamic education infrastructure across Malaysia.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has established a Digital Maker Hub at Pondok Darul Furqan in Ipoh, equipping Islamic schools with technology resources to develop digital talent aligned with Malaysia's AI Nation 2030 ambitions.
Malaysia is gaining international recognition as one of the world's leading nations in Islamic affairs management, with achievements spanning halal certification, Islamic finance, haj services, and education, according to the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department.
The MADANI Government reaffirms its commitment to strengthening tahfiz education alongside mainstream schools, with Darul Quran JAKIM celebrating six decades of producing qualified Quranic scholars who serve across multiple sectors.