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New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Perak MB concerned over low number of religious schools with planning approval
IPOH: Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has voiced concern over the low number of religious educational institutions in the state that have planning permission from local authorities. He said that out of 1,006 registered religious institutions under the Perak Islamic Religious Department, only 85 or 8.4 per cent had planning approval for their buildings. These institutions included Islamic kindergartens, private religious schools, madrasah, tahfiz centres and the Insan Muda Ar-Ridzuan Academy. "Whenever a tragedy occurs, there are always calls for the government to better control the growth of religious schools. "This doesn't mean the government wants to restrict their growth. What's important is that they follow regulations and, most importantly, ensure their pupils' safety," he said after attending the Integrity Sustainability Seminar Development of Religious Educational Institutions here today. Saarani said all religious institutions, whether public schools, private pondok or maahad tahfiz, must be registered with the state religious authorities. "This way, the state knows where these institutions are located, and they can receive the support or assistance they need from the state or federal government," he said. He said the management of many schools chose to forego the planning approval process to save on development costs. "They build first, without permission, based on their own plans. They start with four pillars and connect them. Then, as the number of students grows, they add more, often without following safety standards. "As a result, key safety elements are often overlooked, especially electrical wiring, which should be inspected and advised by the Fire and Rescue Department. "Some of these schools are built in plantations or at the edge of forests. Since they don't submit planning applications, they build however they like," he said. He added that many fires in such schools were caused by faulty or uncertified wiring. "Getting approval ensures the building is safe for students, not just in terms of wiring, but also ventilation, number of windows and doors, and how many people the space can safely hold," he said. Saarani said that building a school was not just about teaching, and safety must also come first. "It's worrying. Parents who send their children to these schools, especially with past incidents in mind, are constantly anxious about their children's safety," he said. When asked whether local authorities could demolish buildings that did not comply with planning rules, he said they could, as it was considered an offence. To address the issue, Saarani said the state government had included the strengthening of social institutions in its Perak Sejahtera 2030 development plan.. "With strong commitment from all parties, I'm confident we can overcome these challenges and improve the safety and governance of religious educational institutions throughout Perak," he said.
The Star
10-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Only 8.4% of registered religious educational institutions in Perak secured planning approvals
IPOH: A total of 1,006 religious educational institutions have been registered under the Perak Islamic Religious Department, but only a small fraction have secured the necessary planning approvals from local authorities. Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said only 85 or 8.4% have obtained planning permission from the relevant local authorities. 'I urge all stakeholders, especially institution administrators and technical agencies, to come together to formulate a coordinated and comprehensive solution. 'This will help avoid any untoward incidents in the future,' he said in his speech at a seminar on sustaining the integrity and development of religious education institutions held at the state secretariat building here on Thursday (July 10). Saarani said the registered institutions include Islamic kindergartens, religious primary and secondary schools, private religious schools, pondok schools, tahfiz centres and the Akademi Insan Muda Ar-Ridzuan. He said the state was optimistic that the registration and compliance gap could be gradually and systematically closed. Saarani said registration of such institutions allowed the state to keep track of the schools' locations, ensure eligibility for state or federal aid, and facilitate proper monitoring. 'Without official registration, we cannot channel any form of assistance to them. 'In addition to registration, schools located within local council jurisdictions are also required to obtain planning permission,' he said.
The Sun
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Cooking oil packaging factory raided over use of illegal halal logo
IPOH: The Perak enforcement division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 5,540 kilogrammes of packet cooking oil, worth RM14,233, with a halal logo that is believed to be illegal. Its director, Datuk Kamalludin Ismail, said the seizure was made during a raid, carried out in collaboration with the Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk), on a cooking oil packaging factory in the Jelapang Light Industrial Area near here at 2.30 pm yesterday. 'Following an inspection, it was found that the halal certification issued to the factory owner had been suspended due to a violation of the halal certification conditions,' he said in a statement today. He said the case was being investigated for violating Paragraph 4(1) of the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 (Act 730), which is an offence under Section 8(a) of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of 'Halal') Order 2011.
The Sun
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Perak Seizes Cooking Oil with Illegal Halal Certification
IPOH: The Perak enforcement division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 5,540 kilogrammes of packet cooking oil, worth RM14,233, with a halal logo that is believed to be illegal. Its director, Datuk Kamalludin Ismail, said the seizure was made during a raid, carried out in collaboration with the Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk), on a cooking oil packaging factory in the Jelapang Light Industrial Area near here at 2.30 pm yesterday. 'Following an inspection, it was found that the halal certification issued to the factory owner had been suspended due to a violation of the halal certification conditions,' he said in a statement today. He said the case was being investigated for violating Paragraph 4(1) of the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 (Act 730), which is an offence under Section 8(a) of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of 'Halal') Order 2011.
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Sultan Nazrin grants teachers honour of delivering Friday Sermon for Teacher's Day
IPOH: In a historic and meaningful gesture to mark Teacher's Day tomorrow, the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, has granted special permission for teachers across Perak to deliver the Friday sermon. Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) president Tan Sri Mohd Annuar Zaini said the Perak Islamic Religious Department has prepared a sermon titled "Rabbani Teacher: Nurturing Human Dignity" in honour of the occasion. "The State Education Department director has endorsed 115 Education Service Officers whose names have been presented to His Royal Highness for royal consent, allowing them to serve as guest khatibs (preachers) in mosques across Perak. "In recognition of their vital role in shaping the future generation, Sultan Nazrin has approved these educators to deliver sermons at 115 mosques statewide," he said in a statement today. Teacher's Day is celebrated annually on May 16 in Malaysia.
