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The Raja of Perlis has urged citizens to embrace integrity and reject corruption, emphasizing that true societal advancement depends on knowledge, moral character and unified effort rather than infrastructure alone.
The Sultan and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang have issued Maal Hijrah 1448H greetings, calling for spiritual renewal and strengthened community bonds as Muslims mark the Islamic new year.
Malaysia commemorated Maal Hijrah 1448H with nationwide celebrations centred on spiritual renewal and community leadership. Senior officials and thousands of attendees gathered to recognise figures advancing Islamic values and social progress.
International Islamic University Malaysia Rector Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar has been named National Tokoh Maal Hijrah 2026, while Moroccan Islamic scholar Dr Ahmad Al-Raysuni received the International award at a ceremony in Putrajaya.
At Malaysia's Maal Hijrah celebration, Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah cautioned leaders against rash decision-making and stressed the need for strategic planning, sacrifice, and unity in building a stronger nation.
Putra Mosque in Putrajaya will host approximately 5,000 domestic and international guests for the National Maal Hijrah 1448H/2026M celebration, officiated by Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah, featuring royal addresses and prestigious award presentations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that meaningful reforms inspired by the spirit of Hijrah can only succeed through unity, consensus and collective cooperation across Malaysia's diverse communities, not through individual effort or rhetoric alone.
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Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has urged Muslims to prioritise unity and resolve internal disputes through private discussions rather than public confrontation, marking the Maal Hijrah 1448H celebration.