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Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry is conducting stakeholder engagement sessions to gather feedback on proposed amendments to the Tabung Haji Act 1995, following recommendations from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pilgrimage fund board's management.
Former Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa claims vindication from the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, stating it refutes allegations levelled against him during his time in office.
Malaysia's Royal Commission of Inquiry on Tabung Haji recommends granting statutory status to the Haj Affairs Committee, establishing clear governance structures and responsibilities for managing pilgrimage operations.
The Malaysian government will fast-track implementation of outstanding recommendations from the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, with 75% already completed. Three-quarters of reforms have positioned the institution as a global leader in hajj management.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has condemned the brief detention of Jerusalem's Grand Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Hussein at Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling on the UN and OIC to safeguard religious freedom and Palestinian rights.
Malaysia's Islamic development agency is embedding Quranic principles of justice and public welfare into governance systems, establishing an index to guide policy implementation across federal and state religious institutions.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry has pledged to strengthen governance of religious institutions based on integrity and accountability, aligning with Sultan Nazrin Shah's call for Muslim nations to adopt inclusive development guided by the 'Everyone Matters' principle.
Malaysia is deploying a whole-of-government strategy to combat the proliferation of unorthodox Islamic teachings circulating online, with JAKIM and state authorities intensifying enforcement actions and rehabilitation efforts targeting groups departing from mainstream Islamic doctrine.
Malaysia's Prime Minister's Department is investigating claims that a JAKIM reference number was used to validate marriage declaration letters issued by the Malaysia Rohingya Ulama Council, raising questions about document authenticity and regulatory oversight.
Malaysia has successfully concluded its 1447 Hijrah haj season with the arrival of the final batch of 258 pilgrims at KLIA. The country received Saudi Arabia's highest award for haj services despite geopolitical challenges.
Tabung Haji will continue using its first-registered, first-served principle for allocating Haj pilgrimages, rejecting proposals for special categories that could disrupt the queue system and disadvantage long-waiting depositors.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has pledged strict consequences for anyone tampering with public faith, following an FIR in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra donation case. Action will follow SIT recommendations.
The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council has inaugurated a new Zakat Distribution Centre in Batu, designed to accelerate assistance delivery and strengthen community engagement across Federal Territories.
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Nationwide Maal Hijrah 1448H celebrations emphasised spiritual renewal and principled governance. Senior officials and award recipients gathered to promote ummah unity and community well-being through quality leadership.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan has called on the nation's youth to draw lessons from Prophet Muhammad's Hijrah journey, promoting spiritual renewal and social progress during this year's national commemoration.