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The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Jawi a shared national heritage that Johor govt is promoting, says exco
THE Jawi script is not exclusive to any one community but belongs to all Malaysians, says Johor Islamic Religious Affairs committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid (BN-Semerah). He said the use of Jawi was enshrined under Section 9 of National Language Act 1963/67, making it a recognised part of Malaysia's national heritage. 'It is not a racial issue, but a national recognition of our shared script,' he said at the state assembly sitting in Kota Iskandar. He was responding to a question from Haslinda Salleh (BN-Tenang), who inquired about the state government's efforts to promote and strengthen Jawi usage in Johor. He went on to say that he took the initiative of getting all state assemblymen with their name tags written in the Roman alphabet and Jawi. 'I hope everyone will wear their new name tags – including Bentayan,' he said, referring to Ng Yak Howe (PH-Bentayan) seated in the opposition bloc. 'Don't think 'aiyah, this is only for Malays or Islam'. Jawi is recognised by law.' He then asked Ng: 'Will you wear it?' After a non-verbal response from Ng, Mohd Fared cheerfully said, 'Luckily, he said yes.' He said discussions had taken place with bodies such as Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), Johor Heritage Foundation and Johor Cultural Council to encourage wider use of Jawi beyond just Islamic institutions. 'We have organised regular programmes like quizzes and writing competitions to promote Jawi,' he said. 'We have also proposed making the fourth week of every month 'Jawi Week', with activities like 'Let's Read Jawi' and setting up Jawi corners in government offices,' Mohd Fared added.
Malay Mail
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Johor allocates RM47m for repairs to 442 religious schools since 2022
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 22 — A total of 442 religious schools in Johor, including those in critically dilapidated conditions, have undergone repairs costing over RM47 million from 2022 to 2025. 'For these repairs, priority was given to the safety aspects, including wirings, roofs and toilets, to ensure the welfare and safety of students and teachers,' State Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said at the Johor State Legislative Assembly sitting at Kota Iskandar here today. He said this in reply to an oral question from Datuk Jefridin Atan (BN-Kukup), who asked about the number of state religious schools that had received assistance for upgrading and repairs, as well as the total amount of allocation channelled to religious schools in the Kukup state constituency. Meanwhile, Mohd Fared, the Semerah state assemblyman, said 10 religious schools in the Kukup constituency have received repair assistance totalling RM779,934 since 2023. He added that the applications for repairs by three religious schools in the Kukup constituency have been submitted to the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim). 'Jakim recently held a workshop on applications for the maintenance and upgrading (of religious schools) together with the Islamic Education Division, Johor State Islamic Religious Department for applications for this year. 'As such, I wish to urge religious schools that are in dilapidated conditions and in need of repairs to make their applications through their respective District Islamic Education Office (PPID),' he said. There are 575 state government religious schools and eight integrated religious primary schools in Johor. — Bernama
The Star
20-05-2025
- The Star
More divorce cases in Johor Syariah Court in 2024
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The total number of divorce cases filed in the Syariah Court throughout Johor increased from 7,174 in 2023 to 7,306 last year, says state exco member Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid ( pic ). He added that among the causes of divorce are lack of understanding, financial problems, irresponsible spouses, third-party involvement and external interference by in-laws. 'The most significant increase was in divorce claims or applications, which rose to 4,264 cases last year compared to 4,042 in 2023, while claims for the validation of lafaz cerai (divorce pronouncements) increased slightly to 2,462 cases (in 2024) compared to 2,416 (in 2023),' he said, reported Bernama. Mohd Fared, the chairman of the state Islamic religious affairs committee, made this statement in response to a query from Marina Ibrahim (PH-Skudai). The question pertained to data from the Religious Office concerning cases of failure to provide maintenance (nafkah) following divorce. This exchange took place during a sitting of the state assembly in Kota Iskandar yesterday. He noted that there was a significant decrease in fasakh (annulment) claims, which dropped to 545 cases in 2024 from 675 cases in 2023. Furthermore, applications for confirmation of cerai taklik (divorce by condition) fell to 27 cases last year, down from 33 in 2023. Additionally, the number of applications for khuluk (a specific type of divorce initiated by a wife) remained unchanged at eight cases last year. According to Mohd Fared, the age group with the highest number of divorce filings last year was couples aged 26 to 35, with 2,838 cases; followed by those aged 36 to 45 (1,951 cases); 46 to 55 (881 cases); 18 to 25 (747 cases); 56 to 65 (349 cases); and those aged 66 and above (124 cases).
Malay Mail
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Family pressure, money woes, mistrust fuel Johor's 2024 Muslim divorce surge
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 19 — The total number of divorce cases filed in the Syariah Courts across Johor rose from 7,174 in 2023 to 7,306 in 2024. State Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said the main causes of divorce included lack of understanding, financial problems, irresponsible spouses, third-party involvement and interference by in-laws. He noted that divorce claims or applications increased to 4,264 cases in 2024 from 4,042 in 2023, while validation of lafaz cerai (divorce pronouncements) edged up to 2,462 cases from 2,416. Mohd Fared gave the figures when replying to Marina Ibrahim (PH-Skudai) during the Johor State Legislative Assembly sitting in Kota Iskandar today. He added that fasakh (annulment) claims fell to 545 cases in 2024 compared with 675 in 2023, confirmation of cerai taklik (divorce by condition) dipped to 27 cases from 33, and khuluk (divorce initiated by the wife) applications held steady at eight cases. Couples aged 26 to 35 accounted for the most filings last year with 2,838 cases, followed by those aged 36 to 45 (1,951), 46 to 55 (881), 18 to 25 (747), 56 to 65 (349) and 66 and above (124). — Bernama
The Star
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Johor sees rise in divorce applications among Muslims
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has recorded an increase in divorce applications filed by Muslim couples in the Syariah Court statewide over six years from 2019 to the end of 2024. State Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid ( pic ) said the total number of divorce applications rose from 6,844 cases in 2019 to 7,306 cases last year. He said the causes of divorce include incompatibility, financial problems, irresponsible partners and interference from third parties, such as in-laws. 'The most significant increase was in divorce applications, which rose from 3,273 cases in 2019 to 4,264 cases in 2024. 'As for applications to verify divorce pronouncements (lafaz cerai), although there was a slight drop in 2021 (1,856 cases), the number increased again to 2,462 cases in 2024,' he added. Mohd Fared said this in reply to Marina Ibrahim (Pakatan–Skudai) during the state assembly meeting at Bangunan Sultan Ismail in Kota Iskandar on Monday (May 19). Earlier, Marina requested data from the Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) on alimony claims following divorce among married Muslim couples. Mohd Fared said applications for the verification of taklik divorces remained low throughout the period, between 25 and 38 cases annually. Applications for khulu' or redemption divorces also stayed low, dropping slightly from 10 cases in 2019 to eight cases in 2024. 'Meanwhile, fasakh divorce applications recorded a notable decrease from 988 cases in 2019 to 545 cases in 2024,' he said, adding that the highest number of divorce applications came from individuals aged 26 to 35, involving 16,159 people. Mohd Fared also said this was followed by applicants aged 36 to 45 (10,517), 18 to 25 (4,877), 46 to 55 (4,631), 56 to 65 (1,715), and those aged 66 and above (588). 'In total, 371 alimony claims have been filed from May last year to April this year. Through the Family Support Division, eligible individuals received assistance after an investigation and approval by the committee. 'From 2012 to August 2023, the Family Support Division has channelled RM77,400 in advance payments to eligible ex-wives using funds contributed by the Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAIJ),' he added.
