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The Festival Turath Islami Selangor is graduating to national status in 2026, relocating to Putrajaya and hosting 23 local and international Islamic scholars for an eight-day programme exploring classical Islamic heritage.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysian mosques to become integral parts of the country's tourism industry, allowing visitors to experience Islamic heritage, culture and values while remaining places of worship and community engagement.
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Selangor has appealed to the Federal Government for RM20 million to undertake comprehensive restoration of Istana Bandar, the 1899 palace in Jugra that stands as a monument to the state's sultanate heritage.