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The Sun
13 hours ago
- The Sun
Doctor couple nabbed for khalwat in heated stand-off at home while roommates were away
TWO young doctors from Melaka Hospital were detained for khalwat at their rented home in Taman Semabok Perdana yesterday, following a tense encounter with religious authorities. The 26-year-old couple drew attention after the male doctor refused to open the door during a raid by Melaka Islamic Religious Department (JAIM) officers at around 3pm, Kosmo reported. In a video posted on Instagram, he was seen standing with his arms akimbo and questioning why officers wanted to enter his rented home. He eventually relented some 20 minutes later, after the officers returned with police, an imam, and local residents. Melaka Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman confirmed the arrest, saying the pair were found alone and hiding in a house allegedly shared with two other male tenants who were not present at the time. 'The couple, who work at Melaka Hospital, were detained for further investigation and taken to the JAIM office before being released on bail,' he was quoted as saying. The case is being investigated under Section 53 of the Melaka Syariah Offences Enactment 1991. If convicted, they face a fine of up to RM3,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both. Sources familiar with the case said the couple were fully clothed during the raid.
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Young doctors detained in Melaka for alleged khalwat incident
MELAKA: A young couple, both doctors in their mid-20s, were detained following an alleged khalwat (close proximity) incident at a home in Taman Semabok Perdana here, says Datuk Rahmad Mariman. The Melaka education, higher learning and religious affairs committee chairman said that the pair, both aged 26, were picked up during the 3.25pm raid on Tuesday (July 29) by enforcement officers from the state Islamic Religious Department (JAIM). "They were fully clothed at the time of the arrest and were taken to JAIM's office for further investigation before being released on bail,' he said on Tuesday (July 29). Rahmad said the case was being investigated under Section 53 of the Melaka Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1991, which carries a fine of up to RM3,000, up to two years' imprisonment, or both, upon conviction. Earlier, mosque officials, police and residents were present at the housing estate to confront the couple and had to wait nearly 20 minutes as the couple initially refused to answer the door. They eventually opened the front door once JAIM enforcement officers arrived at the scene. It was learnt that the male doctor claimed to the officers that he was living at a rented home shared with two housemates who were not present during the raid. The pair were attached to a public hospital here.
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka increases food aid for asnaf, Muslim converts to RM300 monthly
MELAKA: The Melaka government has announced an increase in monthly food assistance for asnaf (those eligible for zakat) and Muslim converts, raising the amount from RM250 to RM300 starting tomorrow. The decision aims to address the rising cost of essential goods and ensure better support for recipients. State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman clarified that hardcore poor recipients under the Melaka Islamic Religious Council (MAIM) will continue receiving RM400 per month. The food aid scheme, known as 'daruriyah,' allows beneficiaries to collect essential items from 74 designated MAIM suppliers using their identity cards. As of June 24, 7,810 individuals are enrolled in the programme, including 112 from the hardcore poor category and 7,698 from the poor group. Rahmad noted that the aid rate had not been revised in years, prompting the adjustment. Additional assistance schemes have also been enhanced. One-time primary school fee aid for asnaf children has increased from RM70 to RM100, while cash assistance for Muslim converts has risen from RM200 to RM300. New converts will now automatically receive the higher amount. On zakat distribution, Rahmad shared that Melaka collected RM141.37 million last year, with RM151.22 million distributed to asnaf. This year's zakat allocation is projected at RM33.68 million, a 15 per cent increase from RM29.3 million in 2023. 'MAIM remains committed to safeguarding the welfare of the asnaf community and improving the zakat distribution system,' he said, urging contributors to continue supporting MAIM's efforts.
Barnama
30-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Melaka Raises Monthly Food Aid For Asnaf, Muslim Converts To RM300
MELAKA, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government will increase the monthly food assistance scheme for asnaf (those eligible to receive zakat or tithe) and Muslim converts from RM250 to RM300, effective tomorrow. State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman said that, however, the aid provided under the same scheme by the Melaka Islamic Religious Council (MAIM) for the hardcore poor recipients will remain at RM400 per month. He said the monthly food assistance scheme is one of the key aid initiatives by MAIM, under which recipients receive food items using their identity cards at 74 designated MAIM food supplier panels across Melaka. 'As of June 24, a total of 7,810 individuals are receiving assistance under the scheme, also known as 'daruriyah' aid, comprising 112 from the hardcore poor category and 7,698 from the poor group. 'The decision to increase the rate of this assistance was made in response to the rising cost of essential goods, which has impacted the value of items provided to the asnaf. Moreover, this scheme had not seen a rate revision in recent years,' he said in a statement today. He said several other assistance schemes have also seen rate increases, including a one-time primary school fee aid for asnaf children, which has been raised from RM70 to RM100. 'Cash assistance for Muslim converts has been increased from RM200 to RM300. New converts will now automatically receive RM300, up from RM200 previously,' he added. Meanwhile, in another development, Rahmad said Melaka recorded zakat collection of RM141.37 million last year, while zakat distribution to asnaf registered under MAIM totalled RM151.22 million. 'For this year, the zakat allocation is projected at RM33.68 million, an increase of RM4.38 million or 15 per cent compared with last year's allocation of RM29.3 million,' he said.
Free Malaysia Today
27-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Halal certs of two 5-star hotels in Melaka revoked over ‘alcohol parties'
State religious affairs executive councillor Rahmad Mariman said the two five-star hotels admitted to organising the event. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The Melaka Islamic religious department has revoked the halal certification of two five-star hotels in the state for hosting 'alcohol parties' two weeks ago. State religious affairs executive councillor Rahmad Mariman said a raid found that kitchen equipment meant only for the preparation of halal food had been used during the events, Sinar Harian reported. '(The revocation of their halal certification) is in accordance with Clause 32(3)(a)(ii) of the Malaysian Halal Certification Procedure Manual (Domestic) 2020,' he was quoted as saying. Rahmad said the raid, conducted following complaints from the public, confirmed that the parties had taken place at the hotels. The hotels, which have been halal-certified for the past five years, also admitted to organising the event. He said the two hotels may apply for halal certification again within three months, but this would be subject to their compliance with the set requirements. 'If we are satisfied, the certificate may be reinstated. We hope this firm action will boost public confidence in halal-certified premises in Melaka,' he said, adding that 30 hotels in Melaka currently have halal certification.
