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Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan will present the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings on Tabung Haji to parliament next week in a special sitting, marking a significant step in the investigation into the pilgrimage fund's affairs.
The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) hosted a bowling recreational programme with media representatives to strengthen partnerships and improve communication of its initiatives to the public.
The Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) is pursuing a stronger strategic alliance with Bernama to amplify its messaging on progressive Islam, intellectual development and social inclusion across Malaysia.
Malaysia's Royal Commission of Inquiry has recommended elevating the Haj Affairs Committee to statutory status under the Tabung Haji Act 1995, with defined duties in overseeing pilgrimage management and pilgrim welfare.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and thousands of settlers, calling it a violation of Islamic sanctity and international law.
Perak's menteri besar says the spread of deviant Islamic teachings remains under control despite rising dissemination through digital channels and across borders, with authorities intensifying oversight mechanisms.
Tabung Haji will continue allocating Haj spots on a first-registered, first-served basis without creating special categories, ensuring equitable access for all depositors awaiting their turn.
Malaysia's Selangor Islamic Religious Council has granted permission for Friday prayers at IOI City Mall's musala in Putrajaya, effective September 2024, citing accessibility challenges for the large Muslim workforce at the location.
The Sultan of Selangor has declined to permit Friday prayers at shopping mall prayer facilities, with the state's Islamic council citing the need to protect the central role of mosques in Muslim worship and community life.
Malaysia has successfully concluded its 2026 haj operations with the arrival of the final 258 pilgrims at KLIA, earning international recognition including Saudi Arabia's highest management award.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has warned that any attempt to tamper with people's faith will face serious consequences following the filing of the first FIR in the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra donation case.