SEPANG: A total of 284 Malaysian pilgrims departed for the Holy Land on Tuesday (April 29), marking the beginning of this year's haj season. The first group departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 4.05am aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH8050 and is expected to arrive at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah, at 7.50am Saudi...
SEPANG: The enhanced Nusuk Card is now equipped with a quick response (QR) code to prevent forgery of the official identification card for haj pilgrims, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar. He mentioned that the card now includes several layers of security features to ensure the safety of...
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has urged Malaysian Muslims to remain vigilant against attempts by certain parties to create religious polemics for their own interests. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) expressed regret over the actions of some political leaders who, he said, deliberately politicise the concept and approach of Madani,...
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is prioritising returning children linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) who are undergoing rehabilitation to their families, says Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) said this is part of the government’s long-term solution to rehabilitate the children linked to GISB. “Taking into account...
SHAH ALAM: The government is set to develop a specific formula for Syariah Courts to use in determining alimony rates for children of divorced parents. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the new formula would resolve long-standing debates over alimony rates and expedite the provision of alimony to...
PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) will propose establishing a Syariah judicial appointments commission, said its minister Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar. He was referring to the commitment given by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that the government would expedite the implementation of the Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act to dignify the status of Syariah...
KUALA LUMPUR: Receiving backlash for a video where he recited verses from the Quran in front of the Batu Caves Hindu Temple, a tourist has now issued an apology. The tourist who goes by the handle @abdeentube apologised for his behaviour on his TikTok account. In the video, he said he received angry messages after making the...
