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Malaysia's Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) has affirmed backing for His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim's directive that investigations into Royal Commission findings on Lembaga Tabung Haji be conducted with full transparency and rigour.
The Malaysian government has greenlit 92 mosque construction initiatives totalling RM160.82 million since 2023, with over half already finished and several more in progress.
Minister Zulkifli Hasan says the government is actively consulting stakeholders on legislative changes to strengthen Tabung Haji's governance framework, following the public release of a Royal Commission inquiry report.
The Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) is pursuing a strengthened partnership with Malaysia's national news agency Bernama to amplify messaging around progressive Islam and social development programmes.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has strongly condemned an incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and settlers, calling it a blatant violation of Islamic sanctity and urging international action.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government's commitment to enhancing religious and pondok schools nationwide, pledging improved facilities and integration of modern disciplines including digital technology and artificial intelligence.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry is investigating allegations that a JAKIM reference number was improperly used to validate marriage documents issued by the Malaysia Rohingya Ulama Council, raising concerns about document authenticity.
Malaysia's proposed Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act has reached its final stages, with documents being refined before Cabinet submission, Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan announced.
Malaysia's anti-corruption commission has forwarded proposals to enhance accountability at non-Muslim places of worship, prompted by cases where funded maintenance projects went unexecuted.
Pahang's religious authorities have reaffirmed the Sultan of Pahang's decree to continue strengthening mosques and suraus as primary venues for Friday prayers, declining to establish such facilities in shopping malls.
Malaysia has urged the Islamic world to convert the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza into an impetus for civilisational renewal, calling for Muslim nations to become architects of global ethical leadership rather than reactive observers.
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Selangor's Sultan has refused to authorise Friday prayers at shopping mall surau, with religious authorities arguing existing mosques are sufficient and that such a move could weaken their institutional role.
The MADANI Government is doubling down on tahfiz education as a complementary pillar to mainstream schooling, with Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan emphasising the need for well-rounded Islamic scholars.
The final contingent of 258 Malaysian haj pilgrims arrived home at KLIA on Tuesday, marking the successful conclusion of the 1447H/2026 haj season. Despite regional tensions, Malaysia completed operations smoothly and earned Saudi Arabia's highest recognition award.
Malaysia reported no cases of haj package scams or proxy pilgrimage fraud during the 1447H/2026 season, marking a major success for coordinated anti-fraud efforts involving Tabung Haji, police, and government agencies.