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The Sun
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Selangor Assembly passes Islamic Administration Amendment Bill 2025
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Legislative Assembly has passed the Administration of the Religion of Islam (State of Selangor) (Amendment) Enactment Bill 2025. The bill aims to refine the criteria for appointing members of the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS), ensuring adherence to the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed. The amendments, involving 10 clauses, were approved unanimously after a third reading. Six assemblymen participated in the debate before the bill's passage. State Islamic Religious Affairs and Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah highlighted that the amendment introduces a clear interpretation of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah into Enactment No. 1/2003. During drafting, MAIS engaged stakeholders, including legal experts, religious departments, and federal agencies. 'Parties consulted included the Selangor State Legal Advisor's Chamber, Selangor Mufti Department, and JAKIM,' said Mohammad Fahmi. The amendment also prevents appointments of individuals with extreme or liberal views, ensuring alignment with Maqasid Syariah principles. The bill follows Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's March 14 decree, urging MAIS to formalise Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah provisions for Selangor's Muslim community. – Bernama
Barnama
7 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Selangor Assembly Passes Administration Of Religion Of Islam (Amendment) Enactment Bill
SHAH ALAM, July 7 (Bernama) -- 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
The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Selangor plans asset seizure for nafkah defaulters to protect rights
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government is considering asset seizure as a key measure against husbands who evade court-ordered nafkah (financial support) payments. State Islamic Religious Affairs and Cultural Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah highlighted additional proposals, including income withholding and garnishment orders, to enforce compliance. Mohammad Fahmi stressed the importance of selecting the right enforcement mechanism to avoid delays and protect the rights of recipients, particularly ex-wives and children's guardians. 'Failure to choose the right channel can cause confusion and jeopardise the rights of the maintenance recipient,' he said during the State Assembly session. The state is also exploring collaborations with agencies like the National Registration Department, Inland Revenue Board, and financial institutions to trace and seize defaulters' assets. The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS), alongside legal experts, is reviewing amendments to the Islamic Family Law Enactment (Selangor State) 2003 to strengthen enforcement. - Bernama Since 2022, the Selangor State Family Support Division has received 1,189 complaints related to maintenance violations, underscoring the urgency of stricter measures.
Malay Mail
7 days ago
- 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
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Selangor warns against misuse of MAIS teaching credentials
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has once again reminded holders of teaching credentials issued by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) not to misuse them for personal or political gain. State Islamic Religious Affairs and Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah said this was in response to complaints involving credential holders who still held positions in political parties and were not of good moral character. He said other complaints involved actions that incited hatred or insults towards the federal or state governments, as well as raising issues that could fuel prejudice and lead to racial discord. 'Regulation 14(1) of the Tauliah for Islamic Teaching (State of Selangor) Regulations 2024 has clearly set the qualification criteria for those holding credentials. 'Among the conditions are being a Muslim who professes the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah faith, residing in Selangor, not holding any position in a political party, and not being a member of the Senate, Dewan Rakyat or State Legislative Assembly,' he said in a statement today. Mohammad Fahmi said adherence to these conditions was crucial to prevent mosques from being used as venues for political propaganda and disunity, in line with the decree of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, during the opening of the First Meeting of the Sixth Term of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly in 2023. He said the state government, through the MAIS Credentials Committee, would not hesitate to suspend a teaching credential if complaints were received and would revoke it if the allegations were proven to be true. 'I would like to reiterate that religious preachers intending to teach or preach in mosques, suraus or any location in Selangor must uphold good morals and steer clear of partisan politics. 'Those who are not ready to commit are advised not to apply for teaching credentials in this state. A MAIS credential is a responsibility, not a privilege to be misused,' he said. Mohammad Fahmi also urged the public to lodge complaints with the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) via its hotline at 1-800-88-2424 if they come across any preacher who has violated the conditions of their credential.
