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New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Penang govt: No interference in mosque committee appointments
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has assured that the selection process for mosque committee members in the state is conducted transparently and free from any interference. Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid (PKR - Batu Maung) said that the nomination and appointment procedures were set by the Penang State Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP), in accordance with approved legal provisions. "To ensure there is no undue interference in this selection, nominations must be proposed by a nominator and supported by at least one seconder, both of whom must be chosen by the congregation during the nomination meeting," he said when responding to a question from Mohd Yusni Mat Piah (Pas –Penaga) regarding the process for selecting mosque chairpersons and committee members in Penang. According to Mohamad, a key requirement for nomination is that the candidate must have been a permanent resident in the mosque's congregation area for at least three months and must be present at the nomination meeting. He added that the 2024 Nomination Procedures for Mosque Congregation Committees in Penang were presented and approved by MAINPP on Nov 18, 2024, and received royal assent from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Dec 2, 2024. "The appointments for the 2026 to 2028 term will be fully managed by the Mosque and Surau Management Division of the Penang Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAIPP)," he added. Meanwhile, on the appointments for the State Mosque and district mosques, Mohamad said a new structure approved in September 2024 stipulated that the JHEAIPP director would serve as chairperson of the State Mosque, while District Religious Administrative Officers will lead the district mosques. "Committee members at the state and district levels will also include civil servants from various agencies such as the police, the Public Works Department (PWD), the Education Department, the District Office, local authorities, and representatives from suraus within the respective congregations. "MAINPP hopes that the appointed committees will assist in managing their congregations in line with the Penang State Islamic Religious Administration Enactment (Amendment 2023) and work to strengthen unity and welfare among Muslims in their areas," he said.
Barnama
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Penang Increases Monthly Allowance For KAFA Teachers From July
GEORGE TOWN, May 17 (Bernama) -- Quran and Fardhu Ain (KAFA) class teachers in Penang will receive a monthly allowance increase of RM200 from July, bringing their total monthly allowance to RM1,500. Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid, said KAFA headteachers will receive a higher allowance of RM1,600 compared to RM1,350 previously, marking a RM250 increment. 'During last year's state legislative assembly sitting, I announced that a comprehensive review was being carried out to strengthen KAFA education in Penang. This demonstrates the concern shown by the Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) and the state government for the welfare of KAFA educators. 'To appreciate KAFA teachers in Penang, I am pleased to share two announcements: the increase in allowance, and a special maternity assistance for female KAFA teachers appointed on or after January 1 this year, who are eligible for RM1,100 per month for two months during their maternity leave,' he said in a Facebook post. In addition, RM150,000 has been allocated to enhance training programmes for KAFA teachers in the state. Mohamad, who is also MAINPP president, said these new measures will result in an additional financial commitment of RM4.2 million annually, raising the total KAFA allocation to RM8.5 million per year. He also announced that all KAFA premises in Penang will return to a standardised five-day operational schedule starting July 1, a practice that had been halted for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the education sector, he said MAINPP is increasing its education budget to RM35 million for 2024 and 2025, including introducing new scholarship allocations for Polytechnic and Form Six students. 'Last month, MAINPP also allocated RM6.5 million to distribute 8,740 tablet devices to 263 primary and secondary schools. This supports the goal of digitalising education and aims to bridge the digital divide among students by 2030,' he added.
New Straits Times
17-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Penang increases monthly allowance for Kafa teachers starting July
GEORGE TOWN: Quran and Fardhu Ain (Kafa) class teachers in Penang will receive a monthly allowance increase of RM200 from July, bringing their total monthly allowance to RM1,500. Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid, said Kafa headteachers will receive a higher allowance of RM1,600 compared to RM1,350 previously, marking a RM250 increment. "During last year's state legislative assembly sitting, I announced that a comprehensive review was being carried out to strengthen Kafa education in Penang. "This demonstrates the concern shown by the Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) and the state government for the welfare of Kafa educators. "To appreciate Kafa teachers in Penang, I am pleased to share two announcements: the increase in allowance, and a special maternity assistance for female Kafa teachers appointed on or after January 1 this year, who are eligible for RM1,100 per month for two months during their maternity leave," he said in a Facebook post. In addition, RM150,000 has been allocated to enhance training programmes for Kafa teachers in the state. Mohamad, who is also MAINPP president, said these new measures will result in an additional financial commitment of RM4.2 million annually, raising the total Kafa allocation to RM8.5 million per year. He also announced that all Kafa premises in Penang will return to a standardised five-day operational schedule starting July 1, a practice that had been halted for several years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In the education sector, he said MAINPP is increasing its education budget to RM35 million for 2024 and 2025, including introducing new scholarship allocations for Polytechnic and Form Six students. "Last month, MAINPP also allocated RM6.5 million to distribute 8,740 tablet devices to 263 primary and secondary schools. "This supports the goal of digitalising education and aims to bridge the digital divide among students by 2030," he added.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Penang increases monthly allowance for KAFA teachers from July
GEORGE TOWN: Quran and Fardhu Ain (KAFA) class teachers in Penang will receive a monthly allowance increase of RM200 from July, bringing their total monthly allowance to RM1,500. Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid, said KAFA headteachers will receive a higher allowance of RM1,600 compared to RM1,350 previously, marking a RM250 increment. 'During last year's state legislative assembly sitting, I announced that a comprehensive review was being carried out to strengthen KAFA education in Penang. This demonstrates the concern shown by the Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) and the state government for the welfare of KAFA educators. 'To appreciate KAFA teachers in Penang, I am pleased to share two announcements: the increase in allowance, and a special maternity assistance for female KAFA teachers appointed on or after January 1 this year, who are eligible for RM1,100 per month for two months during their maternity leave,' he said in a Facebook post. In addition, RM150,000 has been allocated to enhance training programmes for KAFA teachers in the state. Mohamad, who is also MAINPP president, said these new measures will result in an additional financial commitment of RM4.2 million annually, raising the total KAFA allocation to RM8.5 million per year. He also announced that all KAFA premises in Penang will return to a standardised five-day operational schedule starting July 1, a practice that had been halted for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the education sector, he said MAINPP is increasing its education budget to RM35 million for 2024 and 2025, including introducing new scholarship allocations for Polytechnic and Form Six students. 'Last month, MAINPP also allocated RM6.5 million to distribute 8,740 tablet devices to 263 primary and secondary schools. This supports the goal of digitalising education and aims to bridge the digital divide among students by 2030,' he added.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Penang increases monthly allowance for KAFA teachers
GEORGE TOWN: Quran and Fardhu Ain (KAFA) class teachers in Penang will receive a monthly allowance increase of RM200 from July, bringing their total monthly allowance to RM1,500. Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid, said KAFA headteachers will receive a higher allowance of RM1,600 compared to RM1,350 previously, marking a RM250 increment. 'During last year's state legislative assembly sitting, I announced that a comprehensive review was being carried out to strengthen KAFA education in Penang. This demonstrates the concern shown by the Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) and the state government for the welfare of KAFA educators. 'To appreciate KAFA teachers in Penang, I am pleased to share two announcements: the increase in allowance, and a special maternity assistance for female KAFA teachers appointed on or after January 1 this year, who are eligible for RM1,100 per month for two months during their maternity leave,' he said in a Facebook post. In addition, RM150,000 has been allocated to enhance training programmes for KAFA teachers in the state. Mohamad, who is also MAINPP president, said these new measures will result in an additional financial commitment of RM4.2 million annually, raising the total KAFA allocation to RM8.5 million per year. He also announced that all KAFA premises in Penang will return to a standardised five-day operational schedule starting July 1, a practice that had been halted for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the education sector, he said MAINPP is increasing its education budget to RM35 million for 2024 and 2025, including introducing new scholarship allocations for Polytechnic and Form Six students. 'Last month, MAINPP also allocated RM6.5 million to distribute 8,740 tablet devices to 263 primary and secondary schools. This supports the goal of digitalising education and aims to bridge the digital divide among students by 2030,' he added.
