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Malaysiakini
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Unauthorised Mujamalah visa offerings haram
The irresponsible act of certain individuals or agents offering Mujamalah visas without valid authentication is haram (unlawful) from the syariah perspective and contrary to Islamic teachings, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Na'im Mokhtar. He stated that deceiving others for personal gain is a clear form of fraud and should not be taken lightly by society, especially by Muslims. "Any party that attempts...
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Govt firmly opposes normalising LGBTQ+ culture: Na'im
The government rejects all attempts to normalise LGBTQ+ culture, whether implicitly or openly, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Na'im Mokhtar. He said that as a country which upholds Islam as the religion of the federation and adheres to noble Eastern cultural values, any attempt to normalise such deviant lifestyles is contrary to the Federal Constitution, existing laws, and official government policy.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Religious affairs minister wants Pride event cancelled
Religious affairs minister Na'im Mokhtar urged authorities, including the police, to investigate the event and take appropriate action if any laws are found to have been violated. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Religious affairs minister Na'im Mokhtar has urged the organisers of a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-themed event next month to cancel their plans and not proceed with the programme. He was responding to reports of an event themed 'Pride Care: Queer Stories & Sexual Health Awareness', allegedly planned by the youth wing of a political party on June 21, which has gone viral on social media. 'The organisation of such a programme, even if held behind closed doors, clearly challenges societal norms and the religious values upheld by the majority,' he said in a statement. Na'im urged authorities, including the police, to immediately investigate the event and take appropriate action if any laws are found to have been violated. He also said the Islamic development department (Jakim) and state religious departments are ready to enforce regulations, particularly if the event involves Muslim participants. 'At the same time, I call on all parties to help defend our society's social and moral structure from any elements that could undermine our faith, ethics, and national harmony,' he said. Na'im reiterated that the Madani government remains committed to upholding the Islamic principles in national governance to protect religion, morality, and human dignity. 'Deviant cultures will never be accepted as the norm in Malaysia,' he said.
Malaysiakini
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Muslims urged to verify haj packages amid scam concerns
Muslims have been urged to exercise tabayyun, the practice of verifying and investigating, before committing to haj packages that appear dubious, in a bid to avoid falling victim to scams. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Na'im Mokhtar said fraudulent haj packages continue to surface every year, with scammers increasingly exploiting celebrity endorsements to lure in unsuspecting pilgrims. 'With the first group of Malaysian pilgrims...
Daily Express
26-04-2025
- Climate
- Daily Express
RM46,500 given to the needy in Sabah: Yapeim
Published on: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Published on: Sat, Apr 26, 2025 Text Size: Dr Na'im (third from left) presenting a mock cheque of RM5,000 to a representative. PUTATAN: The Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (Yapeim) distributed RM46,500 to underprivileged groups in Sabah. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Senator Datuk Dr Na'im Mokhtar, said this was part of Yapeim's efforts to fulfil its responsibility in assisting communities tested by Allah SWT through financial hardships. 'This is a responsibility carried out by not only Yapeim, but also most of the agencies under the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs),' he said. 'The Aidilfitri Madani Yapeim programme in Sabah is the first to be organised, with eight more selected locations across the country that Yapeim will reach out to through this programme in the near future,' he said. On the Haji, he said part of the preparations by Tabung Haji (TH) Sabah includes informing the pilgrims to equip themselves with knowledge through the Kursus Perdana Haji. 'We hope with the knowledge gained, they will be able to perform the Haj as Malaysian pilgrims are well-known and skilled in carrying out the rituals of Haj. 'This includes physical preparations as well. It is true that during every Haj season, the weather in the Holy Land is extremely hot. Even here, when the temperature reaches between 30 and 50 degrees Celsius, we already feel the heat — let alone there, where it can reach nearly 50 degrees Celsius. It is indeed very, very hot.' 'Therefore, my advice is to prepare themselves not only physically but also emotionally when facing the extreme heat. 'In addition to drinking plenty of water, follow the rules set by Tabung Haji (TH), maintain the country's image, uphold discipline, show respect and help one another.' At the event, he presented cash assistance of RM200 under the Sinar Kasih programme to 50 families, totalling RM10,000, an Economic Development Programme to five associations (RM5,000), donations for infrastructure, mosques and students (RM15,000), as well as expenses for organising the event and community contributions (RM16,500). Previously, Yapeim allocated a sum of RM1.2 million for the Yapeim Madani Ramadan programme at over 25 locations nationwide, benefiting 7,700 students in need. For Sabah, until February 2025, Yapeim has assisted a total of 40,544 pledgees with financing amounting to RM512.5 million, involving collateral worth RM770.8 million, through 11 operating Ar Rahnu Yapeim branches. For the record, as of December 2024, Yapeim has distributed a total of RM725 million to 14 million beneficiaries nationwide since 1985. This involves three core areas of Yapeim: economic development/entrepreneurship, educational assistance, and community aid. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
