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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the MADANI Government's commitment to developing religious and pondok schools nationwide, emphasizing modernization through technology adoption alongside preservation of Islamic traditions.
Malaysia's Royal Commission of Inquiry has recommended elevating the Haj Affairs Committee to statutory status under the Tabung Haji Act 1995, with enhanced responsibilities for advising on pilgrimage policies and pilgrim welfare.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry pledges to strengthen governance of religious institutions through integrity and accountability, embracing Sultan Nazrin Shah's 'Everyone Matters' principle for inclusive development.
Malaysia's religious authorities are ramping up efforts to counter unorthodox Islamic teachings spreading online, employing coordinated enforcement and rehabilitation programmes across multiple government agencies.
Tabung Haji will continue using its first-registered, first-served system for hajj offers without introducing special categories, Deputy Minister Marhamah Rosli confirmed in parliament, citing fairness and transparency principles.
The Housing and Local Government Ministry has channelled RM200 million since 2023 for maintaining non-Muslim houses of worship across Malaysia, with nearly 1,478 applications worth over RM279 million received to date.
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Malaysia's Prime Minister's Department of Religious Affairs has launched the Maal Hijrah Lecture Series to disseminate the intellectual contributions of prominent Islamic scholars across all societal levels, moving beyond academic circles.
Malaysia's religious affairs ministry will strengthen youth engagement programmes in response to Sultan Nazrin Shah's call for religious leaders to actively counter extremism and misinformation among young people.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has called on Muslims to set aside differences and strengthen communal bonds to navigate global pressures affecting the nation's economic stability and social fabric.