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Malay Mail
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Jais probes e-Hati marriage course over ‘obscene elements', organisers summoned
KEPALA BATAS, July 23 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) is currently in the process of summoning the organisers of the e-Hati marriage motivation programme to record statements to assist in investigations into allegations that it contains obscene elements and dubious beliefs. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said JAIS has summoned several witnesses in relation to the case so far to assist in investigations being conducted under syariah crimes. 'The investigation into the case is still ongoing, so we are waiting for the results of the investigation and the investigation under the Penal Code which we have handed over to the police, but JAIS is also cooperating with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to see the progress (of the investigation). 'JAIS is also conducting an investigation under syariah crimes and JAIS is also calling witnesses to provide statements to assist in the investigation of the case,' he said. He told reporters after officiating the Sinar Lestari Programme of the Islamic Economic Development Foundation of Malaysia (YAPEIM) in Penaga here which saw three heads of families received assistance to build their own new houses at the event. Therefore, Mohd Na'im said his party is waiting for a complete report from JAIS regarding the programme. The public was shocked by the revelation of a social media user regarding the e-Hati motivational programme run by a married couple which is said to contain lewd elements and suspicious beliefs. Following this, a married couple including the founder of the company known as eHati along with four other individuals were remanded for three days to assist in investigations into the organisation of the motivational programme. Earlier, YAPEIM together with strategic partners helped build houses involving an allocation of RM240,000 for three beneficiaries in the B40 group from the eKasih list in Penang. — Bernama
Barnama
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
JAIS Calling Organisers Of e-Hati To Record Statement - Mohd Na'im
KEPALA BATAS, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) is currently in the process of summoning the organisers of the e-Hati marriage motivation programme to record statements to assist in investigations into allegations that it contains obscene elements and dubious beliefs. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said JAIS has summoned several witnesses in relation to the case so far to assist in investigations being conducted under syariah crimes. "The investigation into the case is still ongoing, so we are waiting for the results of the investigation and the investigation under the Penal Code which we have handed over to the police, but JAIS is also cooperating with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to see the progress (of the investigation). "JAIS is also conducting an investigation under syariah crimes and JAIS is also calling witnesses to provide statements to assist in the investigation of the case," he said. He told reporters after officiating the Sinar Lestari Programme of the Islamic Economic Development Foundation of Malaysia (YAPEIM) in Penaga here which saw three heads of families received assistance to build their own new houses at the event. Therefore, Mohd Na'im said his party is waiting for a complete report from JAIS regarding the programme. The public was shocked by the revelation of a social media user regarding the e-Hati motivational programme run by a married couple which is said to contain lewd elements and suspicious beliefs. Following this, a married couple including the founder of the company known as eHati along with four other individuals were remanded for three days to assist in investigations into the organisation of the motivational programme. Earlier, YAPEIM together with strategic partners helped build houses involving an allocation of RM240,000 for three beneficiaries in the B40 group from the eKasih list in Penang.
The Star
2 days ago
- General
- The Star
JAIS denies approving controversial marriage motivation programme in 2022
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has denied approving a marriage motivation programme that allegedly featured immoral content in another programme three years ago. Its director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said on Nov 15, 2022, a JAIS-appointed clarification panel had obtained an explanation from the organiser following participants' complaints alleging that there were activities that violated Islamic teachings. He said during the clarification session, the panel was presented with a video used by the organiser, which included a 'self-pleasure' technique for women, allegedly to strengthen marital intimacy. Following this, the panel recommended that several aspects and approaches in the programme be revised or removed if they conflicted with Islamic law. The company was also advised to consult religious authorities or experts to ensure full compliance with Islamic law throughout its programmes. "The organiser was also instructed to include a disclaimer stating that the video (which the panel had instructed to be revised) was intended for use by married couples only," he said. "This advice was given to the organiser as a preventive measure against the inclusion of any content that contravenes Islamic law," he said in a statement on Monday (July 21). Mohd Shahzihan clarified that the disclaimer suggested by the panel did not imply that the programme's entire content or modules had been approved, as the company never submitted the complete module to JAIS following the panel's recommendations to this day. "JAIS is confident that had the company adhered to the recommendations made by the panel in 2022, the alleged incident during the programme held at the IDCC Shah Alam (Ideal Convention Centre Shah Alam) would not have occurred," he said. In line with the decision of the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS), he said JAIS has been tasked with reviewing and improving guidelines for organising Islamic religious and spiritual programmes by considering various incidents, including this case, that have drawn public criticism. The revised guidelines aim to provide a more comprehensive reference for organisers wishing to hold programmes with spiritual or religious elements in Selangor. "JAIS urges the Muslim community in Selangor to continue playing an active role by providing information and reporting any religious or spiritual programmes with suspicious content to the department. "Accurate information from the public is crucial to help JAIS safeguard the principles and implementation of authentic Islamic teachings in line with the understanding of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah in Selangor," he added. Previously, the company in question issued a statement claiming that its 2022 programme had received JAIS' approval after submitting clarifications to the state's religious authority. On July 12, Mohd Shahzihan confirmed in a statement that JAIS had summoned the organiser of the marriage motivation programme in 2022 following a complaint from a former participant, who alleged that the module used in the programme was inappropriate and unsuitable. - Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
2 days ago
- General
- Malaysian Reserve
JAIS denies approving controversial marriage motivation programme in 2022
THE Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has denied granting approval to the organiser of a marriage motivation programme that allegedly featured immoral content in another programme three years ago. Its director, Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad (picture) said on Nov 15, 2022, a Clarification Panel appointed by JAIS had obtained an explanation from the organiser following complaints from participants alleging that there were activities that violated Islamic teachings. He said during the clarification session, the panel was presented with a video used by the organiser, which included a 'self-pleasure' technique for women, allegedly to strengthen marital intimacy. Following this, the panel recommended that several aspects and approaches in the programme be revised or removed if they conflicted with Islamic law. The company was also advised to consult religious authorities or experts to ensure full compliance with Islamic law throughout its programmes. 'The organiser was also instructed to include a disclaimer stating that the video (which the panel had instructed to be revised) was intended for use by married couples only,' he said. 'This advice was given to the organiser as a preventive measure against the inclusion of any content that contravenes Islamic law,' he said in a statement today. Mohd Shahzihan clarified that the disclaimer suggested by the panel did not imply that the programme's entire content or modules had been approved, as the company never submitted the complete module to JAIS following the panel's recommendations to this day. 'JAIS is confident that had the company adhered to the recommendations made by the panel in 2022, the alleged incident during the programme held at the IDCC Shah Alam (Ideal Convention Centre Shah Alam) would not have occurred,' he said. In line with the decision of the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS), he said JAIS has been tasked with reviewing and improving the Guidelines for Organising Islamic Religious and Spiritual Programmes by considering various incidents, including this case, that have drawn public criticism. The revised guidelines aim to provide a more comprehensive reference for organisers wishing to hold programmes with spiritual or religious elements in Selangor. 'JAIS urges the Muslim community in Selangor to continue playing an active role by providing information and reporting any religious or spiritual programmes with suspicious content to the department. 'Accurate information from the public is crucial to help JAIS safeguard the principles and implementation of authentic Islamic teachings in line with the understanding of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah in Selangor,' he added. Previously, the company in question issued a statement claiming that its 2022 programme had received JAIS' approval after submitting clarifications to the state's religious authority. On July 12, Mohd Shahzihan confirmed in a statement that JAIS had summoned the organiser of the marriage motivation programme in 2022 following a complaint from a former participant, who alleged that the module used in the programme was inappropriate and unsuitable. — BERNAMA
The Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Sun
JAIS denies approving controversial marriage programme in Selangor
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has refuted claims that it approved a marriage motivation programme in 2022 after complaints emerged about inappropriate content. JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad stated that while a clarification panel reviewed the programme, full approval was never granted. In November 2022, JAIS formed a panel to investigate complaints from participants who alleged that certain activities violated Islamic teachings. The panel reviewed a video used in the programme, which included a controversial technique for women aimed at strengthening marital intimacy. The panel recommended revisions to ensure compliance with Islamic law and advised the organiser to consult religious authorities. A disclaimer was also suggested, clarifying that the video was only for married couples. However, Mohd Shahzihan stressed that this did not mean JAIS endorsed the entire programme. 'The organiser never submitted the revised module for final approval,' he said. 'Had they followed our recommendations, the recent incident at IDCC Shah Alam might have been avoided.' JAIS is now working with the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) to update guidelines for religious and spiritual programmes. The revised rules aim to prevent future controversies by providing clearer standards for organisers. Mohd Shahzihan urged the public to report suspicious programmes to JAIS, emphasising the importance of community involvement in upholding Islamic teachings. Earlier, the organiser claimed its 2022 programme had JAIS approval after submitting clarifications. However, JAIS maintains that only partial adjustments were reviewed, not full endorsement. – Bernama
