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Johor has launched Semarak Maghrib and Isyak, a new initiative to encourage congregational evening prayers at mosques statewide, fulfilling a Barisan Nasional election pledge and deepening Islamic engagement.
Dr Zulkifli Hasan will present the long-awaited Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Tabung Haji mismanagement to parliament next week, marking a pivotal moment for the troubled pilgrimage fund.
The Malaysian government is conducting stakeholder engagement sessions to refine proposed amendments to the Tabung Haji Act 1995, following recommendations from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pilgrimage fund's management.
Malaysia's Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council has hosted a bowling recreational programme aimed at strengthening relationships with media organisations and enhancing communication of its welfare and development initiatives.
The Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) is pursuing a strengthened strategic partnership with Malaysian National News Agency Bernama to better communicate programmes promoting dynamic, progressive and inclusive values within Malaysia's Muslim communities.
Malaysia's Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji has recommended that the Haj Affairs Committee be given statutory status under the Tabung Haji Act 1995, with defined powers and structured membership to improve pilgrimage operations.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has strongly condemned an incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and thousands of settlers, calling it a deliberate provocation and breach of the holy site's status.
Perak's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has assured the public that deviant religious teachings remain contained in the state, despite increasing propagation through online channels and across international borders.
Malaysia's Islamic dakwah foundation YADIM has thrown its weight behind a government proposal to establish accreditation standards for religious preachers operating on online platforms, citing the need to protect public trust and prevent distortion of Islamic teachings in digital spaces.
Malaysia's religious affairs ministry is investigating allegations that a JAKIM reference number was improperly used to validate marriage certificates issued by the Malaysia Rohingya Ulama Council, raising questions about document authenticity.
Malaysia is advancing two major judicial reforms targeting the Syariah court system. The proposed Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act and a new Syariah Prosecution Department are both in final stages, requiring Cabinet approval and stakeholder input.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has put forward governance improvements for non-Muslim worship sites after investigating cases where facilities received public money but failed to execute maintenance work.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister has condemned the detention of Jerusalem's Grand Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, calling on the UN and OIC to intervene and protect religious freedoms at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
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.
Malaysia has successfully concluded its 1447H haj operations with the arrival of the final 258 pilgrims at KLIA on July 1. The country received Saudi Arabia's highest management award despite regional challenges.
Malaysia has achieved zero recorded cases of haj and badal haj package fraud during the 2026 pilgrimage season, attributed to integrated monitoring by Tabung Haji, police, and relevant authorities using both physical and digital surveillance methods.