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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for Islamic preachers to harness modern technology and sound judgment to disseminate their message to wider audiences more efficiently in today's digital landscape.
Malaysia's government is bolstering Islamic education and dakwah initiatives across Muslim Orang Asli communities nationwide, deploying community mobilisers and religious leaders to strengthen faith practices and social welfare support.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM15.3 million allocation for upgrading religious and pondok schools in Perak, reaffirming the Madani government's commitment to strengthening Islamic education infrastructure across Malaysia.
Malaysia's government views pondok institutions and religious schools as strategic partners in nation-building, prioritising human development alongside economic growth, says Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
Malaysia's digital economy agency has handed over a Digital Maker Hub to Pondok Darul Furqan in Ipoh to equip Islamic education institutions with technology tools and training, supporting the nation's goal to become an AI leader by 2030.
Sultan Nazrin Shah inaugurated Sekolah Menengah Agama Rakyat Orang Asli Nurul Hidayah in Sungai Siput, describing it as a milestone for strengthening education and human capital among Perak's Orang Asli population.