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The Star
12-07-2025
- The Star
Motivational event organiser linked to immoral acts summoned by Mais before in 2022
SHAH ALAM: The organiser of a marital motivation programme, alleged to have conducted immoral activities during a session at a convention centre here, was summoned by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) three years ago regarding their modules. The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) director, Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad, said a former participant of the group's programme lodged a report in 2022, raising concerns regarding the inappropriate modules that the organiser used in the programme. "The organiser was called in by the hearing panel under the Mais Aqidah Control Committee and was instructed to revise several modules to ensure compliance with Islamic principles,' he said in a statement on Saturday (July 12). Shahzihan said that Jais did not receive any report about the alleged immoral activities during one of the group's sessions at a convention centre in September last year, which went viral on social media. However, he said that the department will summon several individuals on Tuesday (July 15) to assist in the investigation and will work closely with the police. He said Jais will conduct an investigation under Section 7 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995 (false doctrine), on suspicion that a ceremony or act related to Islam had taken place which is contrary to Islamic law. "Jais views such matters seriously and will take all necessary measures to prevent and counter any activity that goes against Islamic law and ethical values, which are rejected by all levels of society in Selangor and the country at large,' he said. He also urged the public with information on the programme to contact Jais Enforcement Management Division via its hotline at 1800-88-2424 or to visit the Jais office directly.- Bernama
Malay Mail
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
No room for extremism or liberalism: Selangor passes amendment to state law on the administration of Islam
SHAH ALAM, July 7 — The Selangor State Legislative Assembly today passed the Administration of the Religion of Islam (State of Selangor) (Amendment) Enactment Bill 2025, aimed at clarifying the criteria for appointing members of the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) other than ex-officio members, members of the Fatwa Committee, the Credentials Committee and the Credentials Appeal Committee, who must adhere to the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed. The bill, which involves amendments to 10 clauses, was unanimously passed after the third reading, following a debate by six assemblymen at today's sitting. Earlier, State Islamic Religious Affairs and Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah, when tabling the bill, said the amendment proposes to include the interpretation of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah in Enactment No. 1/2003. He said that during the drafting of the 2025 Bill, Mais conducted engagement sessions with stakeholders, including legal experts and representatives from relevant departments and organisations. 'Among the parties involved were the Selangor State Legal Advisor's Chamber, Selangor Mufti Department, Selangor Syariah Judicial Department, Selangor Prosecution Department, Selangor Islamic Religious Department, Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim), Attorney General's Chambers, academics and other relevant stakeholders,' he said when tabling the bill here. Elaborating, Mohammad Fahmi said the amendment could also prevent the appointment of individuals with extreme or liberal views, or those inclined towards teachings that deviate from the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed, in the administration of Islamic affairs in Selangor. 'It is also to ensure that the Islamic administration of Selangor aligns with the teachings of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah and the principles of Maqasid Syariah, particularly in preserving the religion,' he said. Mohammad Fahmi said the bill was also in line with the decree of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, on March 14, instructing Mais chairman Datuk Salehuddin Saidin to immediately implement the amendment to include provisions on the position and interpretation of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah for the Muslim community, particularly in Selangor. — Bernama
Malay Mail
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
No room for extremism or liberalism: Selangor passes Religion of Islam Amendment Bill
SHAH ALAM, July 7 — The Selangor State Legislative Assembly today passed the Administration of the Religion of Islam (State of Selangor) (Amendment) Enactment Bill 2025, aimed at clarifying the criteria for appointing members of the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) other than ex-officio members, members of the Fatwa Committee, the Credentials Committee and the Credentials Appeal Committee, who must adhere to the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed. The bill, which involves amendments to 10 clauses, was unanimously passed after the third reading, following a debate by six assemblymen at today's sitting. Earlier, State Islamic Religious Affairs and Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah, when tabling the bill, said the amendment proposes to include the interpretation of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah in Enactment No. 1/2003. He said that during the drafting of the 2025 Bill, Mais conducted engagement sessions with stakeholders, including legal experts and representatives from relevant departments and organisations. 'Among the parties involved were the Selangor State Legal Advisor's Chamber, Selangor Mufti Department, Selangor Syariah Judicial Department, Selangor Prosecution Department, Selangor Islamic Religious Department, Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim), Attorney General's Chambers, academics and other relevant stakeholders,' he said when tabling the bill here. Elaborating, Mohammad Fahmi said the amendment could also prevent the appointment of individuals with extreme or liberal views, or those inclined towards teachings that deviate from the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed, in the administration of Islamic affairs in Selangor. 'It is also to ensure that the Islamic administration of Selangor aligns with the teachings of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah and the principles of Maqasid Syariah, particularly in preserving the religion,' he said. Mohammad Fahmi said the bill was also in line with the decree of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, on March 14, instructing Mais chairman Datuk Salehuddin Saidin to immediately implement the amendment to include provisions on the position and interpretation of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah for the Muslim community, particularly in Selangor. — Bernama
Malay Mail
07-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Pay up or lose your assets: Errant ex-husbands face seizures, frozen income under Selangor's proposed crackdown on ‘nafkah' dodgers
SHAH ALAM, July 7 — Seizure of assets is among the mechanisms being considered by the Selangor government against husbands who evade and default on court-ordered nafkah (financial support) maintenance. State Islamic Religious Affairs and Cultural Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah said other proposed measures include income withholding orders, garnishment orders, and the sale of property belonging to defaulters. 'The selection of an appropriate and efficient mechanism by the party seeking maintenance, especially the ex-wife or children's guardian, is a crucial factor in ensuring the successful enforcement of maintenance orders. 'Failure to choose the right channel or mechanism can cause delays, confusion, and ultimately jeopardise the rights of the maintenance recipient,' he told the State Assembly today. He was responding to an oral question from Mariam Abdul Rashid (PH-Meru) on efforts by the state government to strengthen state laws and enable stricter action against those who evade maintenance payments. Mohammad Fahmi said the state government, through the Syariah Judicial Department (Jakess), is also exploring strategic collaboration opportunities with other agencies such as the National Registration Department, the Inland Revenue Board, and financial institutions to assist in the process of tracing and seizing the assets of individuals who have defaulted on maintenance orders. 'The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais), together with Jakess, the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais), academics, and Shariah legal experts, are currently reviewing and proposing amendments to the Islamic Family Law Enactment (Selangor State) 2003 to improve provisions related to the enforcement of maintenance orders,' he said. He also told the State Assembly that 1,189 complaints of maintenance violations had been received by the Selangor State Family Support Division since 2022 until May 31 this year. — Bernama
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
Key member of extortion gang held in city after firing incident
Jaipur: City police Sunday arrested a key member of an extortion gang who fled after opening fire on a police team in June. SHO (Bhatt Basti) Hari Om Singh said the accused, identified as Rajesh Swami, was a close aide of absconding gangster Sandeep Raj and played a crucial role in the June 1 firing incident in Jaipur's Ramnagaria area. A pistol and live cartridges were seized from Swami's possession. Singh said Swami was instrumental in running the gang's extortion operations and provided shelter and logistical support to its members. The gang is believed to have extorted money from gambling rackets, land mafias, and private moneylenders. "They threatened their targets and resorted to firing when demands were not met," Singh said. The same gang was behind the June 1 incident in which Sandeep Raj opened fire at a police patrol before fleeing in a black Scorpio. A senior police official said a dedicated team was constituted to trace the suspects. "After the firing, the Scorpio was hidden in Chomu. The gang kept moving to evade arrest, but Swami was eventually tracked down and arrested from Bhatt Basti," the official said. Police said Swami not only arranged firearms but also managed finances and logistics for the gang. He also dropped Sandeep Raj at Phulera railway station in a different vehicle to help him escape. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doutor: Manter a massa muscular após os 50 anos depende deste hábito noturno Revista do Homem Saiba Mais Undo During interrogation, Swami confessed that the Scorpio was hidden immediately after the incident to avoid detection at police checkpoints. Police are now intensifying efforts to locate Sandeep Raj and other gang members. Officials said the gang operated with a well-structured network, preying on vulnerable targets and using violence to maintain control. "The recovery of weapons and Swami's confession confirms the gang's organised criminal operations," a senior officer said, adding that more arrests are expected in the coming days.
