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Malaysia's Federal Territories Mufti Department has declared that hibah payments distributed by Tabung Haji to depositors during deficit years between 2014 and 2020 are legally valid under Islamic law and need not be returned.
Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has cautioned that unregistered marriages create significant barriers for children seeking birth certificates, education, and healthcare access, while complicating inheritance and spousal maintenance claims.
Malaysia's Federal Territories Syariah Court has launched a new Sulh Centre featuring fast-track dispute resolution, enabling cases to be settled in as little as an hour and achieving a 90% resolution success rate in 2024.
Sabah's parliament has approved two significant pieces of legislation governing Muslim estate administration and native customary courts, marking the first comprehensive federal framework for Islamic succession in Malaysia.
Malaysia's Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) is investigating claims that a JAKIM reference number was used to validate marriage documents issued by the Malaysia Rohingya Ulama Council, with state authorities questioning their legitimacy.
Malaysia's plan to establish a Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act has reached its final stage, with supporting documents nearly complete. Minister Zulkifli Hasan says the initiative requires thorough study due to financial implications.