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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the importance of consulting religious scholars in shaping government policies, meeting with Sheikh Dr Muhyiddin Awwamah during a series of discussions marking Maulidur Rasul celebrations.
Malaysia is launching a nationwide campaign involving Islamic scholars and religious figures to educate the public on Royal Commission of Inquiry findings into Tabung Haji's deposit management, protecting the savings of 9.7 million Muslim depositors.
Around 250 PKR members from Melaka gathered outside their party congress to protest delays in investigating the Tabung Haji scandal, arguing the issue demands urgent attention from the party leadership.
Kelantan's state assembly has unanimously approved the Syariah Criminal Offences Bill 2026, introducing restorative sentencing, expanded compoundable offences, and enhanced penalties for violations including apostasy, gambling, and illicit relationships.
The opposition's walkout from Parliament during a special sitting on the Tabung Haji Royal Commission report demonstrates a lack of seriousness on the issue, according to MADANI Government Backbenchers Club chairman Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Kelantan will introduce the Syariah Offences (Kelantan) Bill 2026 at next week's state assembly sitting, replacing a 2019 law struck down by the Federal Court for exceeding state legislative authority.
Malaysia's Islamic development agency JAKIM has launched a comprehensive governance initiative grounded in Maqasid Syariah principles, establishing an expert committee to develop a national index guiding policy implementation and institutional integrity.