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The Sun
19-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
JAIS awaiting full report for alleged water pollution at cemetery
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) is still awaiting a full report regarding the alleged water pollution that causes a foul smell at the Paya Jaras Muslim Cemetery in Sungai Buloh. JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said the department has temporarily suspended earthworks on the four-hectare site to facilitate further action and appropriate remedial measures. 'I've been informed that the full report is expected to be completed within a month, and JAIS will review all technical issues and identify the root cause,' he told reporters after the launch and handover ceremony of vouchers for the 'ibadah korban' (sacrificial rites) at Dewan Raja Musa here today. Mohd Shahzihan acknowledged the presence of unpleasant odours, as reported by residents near the site undergoing upgrades, but said the situation remains under control and does not pose any critical consequences. 'Some subsurface effects are causing minor disturbances, but so far, there have been no reports of residents being hospitalised due to the foul smell,' he said. On May 16, JAIS received several complaints regarding an unpleasant odour allegedly from water pollution and other issues affecting the comfort of residents living near the Paya Jaras Muslim Cemetery in Sungai Buloh. Earlier, JAIS announced that the Selangor government had allocated around RM6 million to provide 700 cows and 1,000 goats for this year's sacrificial rites, which will be distributed to eligible recipients across the state, including mosques and local communities.
The Star
11-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
S'gor halts sponsorships of undergrad studies in the Middle East
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government and Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) will no longer sponsor students for undergraduate studies in the Middle East starting this year. Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad ( pic ) said sponsorships will now focus on local institutions such as Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS) or other universities in Malaysia. However, sponsorships for master's and doctoral studies in Egypt, Jordan and Morocco will continue. 'This decision aims to reduce the risk of students being influenced by elements that could affect their thinking and identity, especially among those pursuing Islamic studies in the Middle East,' he said, Bernama reported. Private students who are not accepted locally or choose to study abroad may still pursue undergraduate Islamic studies in Egypt, Jordan or Morocco. Jais will fully manage these cases. Mohd Shahzihan said this is to ensure students are well-prepared, have strong character, fluent in Arabic and possess the skills needed to cope with the academic environment and challenges overseas. He added that offering sponsorships for undergraduate studies at UIS helps strengthen Jais' long-established religious education system, which begins from primary school. 'UIS, under the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais), has proven its ability to produce graduates who are knowledgeable, well-mannered and job-ready,' he said. Mais and the Selangor government also welcome applications from students who have completed undergraduate Islamic studies and wish to pursue postgraduate studies in Egypt, Jordan or Morocco under LZS and state sponsorship. 'Applications for both local undergraduate sponsorships and overseas postgraduate sponsorships will open in June 2025. 'Interviews will be held to select eligible candidates,' he added.
New Straits Times
10-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Selangor stops Middle East sponsorship for first-degree Islamic studies
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government and the Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) will no longer sponsor students for undergraduate studies in the Middle East starting this year. Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad, in a statement on JAIS' Facebook page today, said sponsorships will now focus on local institutions such as Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS) or other universities in Malaysia. However, sponsorships for master's and doctoral studies in Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco will continue. "This decision aims to reduce the risk of students being influenced by elements that could affect their thinking and identity, especially among those pursuing Islamic studies in the Middle East," he said. Private students who are not accepted locally or choose to study abroad may still pursue undergraduate Islamic studies in Egypt, Jordan, or Morocco. These cases will be fully managed by JAIS. Mohd Shahzihan said this move is to ensure students are well-prepared, have strong character, are fluent in Arabic, and possess the skills needed to cope with the academic environment and challenges overseas. He added that offering sponsorships for undergraduate studies at UIS helps strengthen JAIS' long-established religious education system, which begins from primary school level. "UIS, under the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS), has proven its ability to produce graduates who are knowledgeable, well-mannered, and job-ready," he said. MAIS and the state government also welcome applications from students who have completed undergraduate Islamic studies and wish to pursue postgraduate studies in Egypt, Jordan, or Morocco under LZS and state sponsorship. "Applications for both local undergraduate sponsorships and overseas postgraduate sponsorships will open in June 2025. "Interviews will be held to select eligible candidates," he added.
The Sun
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Selangor ends Middle East sponsorships for undergrads
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government and the Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) will no longer sponsor students for undergraduate studies in the Middle East starting this year. Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad, in a statement on JAIS' Facebook page today, said sponsorships will now focus on local institutions such as Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS) or other universities in Malaysia. However, sponsorships for master's and doctoral studies in Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco will continue. 'This decision aims to reduce the risk of students being influenced by elements that could affect their thinking and identity, especially among those pursuing Islamic studies in the Middle East,' he said. Private students who are not accepted locally or choose to study abroad may still pursue undergraduate Islamic studies in Egypt, Jordan, or Morocco. These cases will be fully managed by JAIS. Mohd Shahzihan said this move is to ensure students are well-prepared, have strong character, are fluent in Arabic, and possess the skills needed to cope with the academic environment and challenges overseas. He added that offering sponsorships for undergraduate studies at UIS helps strengthen JAIS' long-established religious education system, which begins from primary school level. 'UIS, under the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS), has proven its ability to produce graduates who are knowledgeable, well-mannered, and job-ready,' he said. MAIS and the state government also welcome applications from students who have completed undergraduate Islamic studies and wish to pursue postgraduate studies in Egypt, Jordan, or Morocco under LZS and state sponsorship. 'Applications for both local undergraduate sponsorships and overseas postgraduate sponsorships will open in June 2025. 'Interviews will be held to select eligible candidates,' he added.
