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Johor has unveiled the Semarak Maghrib and Isyak programme to encourage attendance at evening prayers and revitalize mosque communities, fulfilling a Barisan Nasional election pledge.
The Malaysian government has greenlit RM160.82 million for 92 mosque construction projects since 2023, with over half already finished. The initiative reflects growing demands from expanding Muslim communities across the nation.
Malaysia is moving towards standardising Syariah lawyer accreditation across states. A proposal endorsed at the 2026 convention will go to the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs for consideration.
Malaysia's Islamic Development Department has launched a governance initiative grounded in Maqasid Syariah principles, establishing an expert panel to develop a national index framework guiding policy and integrity standards.
Perak's government insists the spread of deviant religious teachings remains manageable, though acknowledging challenges from digital platforms and cross-border propagation requiring coordinated oversight.
The Islamic Foundation of Malaysia supports a government initiative to accredit online religious preachers, aiming to maintain Islamic teaching integrity and prevent the spread of religious misinformation on social media platforms.
Malaysia's Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia has condemned the detention of Jerusalem's Grand Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, calling it a violation of religious freedom and an affront to Islamic authority.
Tabung Haji will continue operating its hajj allocation system on a first-come, first-served basis without creating special categories, ensuring fairness among all depositors competing for limited Saudi Arabian quotas.
Malaysia has earned international acclaim as a leading nation in managing Islamic affairs, with achievements spanning halal certification, Islamic finance, hajj administration, and Quranic education programmes.
JAKIM is developing comprehensive national funeral management guidelines to replace fragmented state-level protocols, prompted by a recent viral incident involving burial delays in Selangor.
The MADANI Government is committed to advancing tahfiz education alongside mainstream schooling, emphasizing character development and national contribution. Darul Quran JAKIM celebrated 60 years with 700 graduates.
Malaysia's Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu headed a government delegation to Tehran to pay final respects to Iran's late former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the Grand Mosalla.