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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
States should draft laws to govern mosque finances, says MACC
KAJANG: The Islamic authorities in all states should draft laws governing the financial management of mosques, said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the commission had been receiving more complaints about the financial management and procurement processes of mosques and surau. "I strongly encourage this effort, starting with the Selangor Islamic Religious Council, but ideally, it should be extended to all state religious councils across the country. "Mosque management is crucial not only because mosques are symbols of Islam, but also because the institution itself must be strengthened. "Some mosques, particularly those in cities, manage large sums of money and require proper oversight," he said. Azam was speaking to reporters after launching Universiti Islam Selangor's Integrity Policy here today. He said religious councils must introduce clear regulations to ensure regular and consistent monitoring of mosque affairs. "This would also enable appropriate action to be taken against mosque committees or members who breach governance standards or violate rules set by their respective state religious authorities." He said that the absence of explicit state-level regulations governing mosque management has hindered the MACC's ability to act. "Because there are no clear regulations under the respective state enactments, the MACC cannot take legal action when members of mosque committees violate ambiguous or non-existent rules," he said. Azam said that while the MACC Act is a federal law applicable nationwide, it lacks specific provisions for mosque administration. "Our Act covers general misconduct across the country, but it doesn't specifically address the governance of mosque institutions. "This is unlike other sectors, such as cooperatives, which are governed by clearly defined laws. "For mosques, a more tailored legal framework is needed under each state's jurisdiction," he said. He said the financial responsibilities of some mosques were substantial, yet they operated without sufficient oversight. Earlier, in his officiating speech, Azam cited the purchase of cattle for korban (ritual sacrifice) as an example of mosque transactions that should be managed. "I once spoke to a cattle supplier who revealed that mosque committees had requested inflated prices. The actual cost was RM3,500, but they asked for it to be listed as RM4,500. He named several mosques that had engaged in such practices. "Unfortunately, cases like these are not uncommon. In our society, particularly when it involves religious affairs, people tend to avoid asking too many questions. "This culture of silence creates opportunities for individuals to enrich themselves," he said. Azam said places of worship of other faiths also needed to manage their financial transactions.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
'Less talk, more action,' Selangor sultan tells elected representatives
KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has reminded elected representatives and local authorities in the state to adopt a "less talk, more action" approach in serving the people. "His Royal Highness also called on the state government to be more proactive in taking swift action, particularly on matters and projects that affect the people's well-being," the Selangor Royal Office stated in a Facebook post. Earlier today, Sultan Sharafuddin chaired the 159th meeting of the Selangor Council of the Royal Court at Istana Alam Shah. His Royal Highness witnessed the swearing-in of two new members to the council — Selangor Islamic Religious Council chairman Senator Datuk Salehuddin Saidin as an ex-officio member, and Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof as a member of the Orang Besar. "This edition of the council meeting concentrated mainly on discussions regarding Islamic affairs in Selangor," the Selangor Royal Office said.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
MAIS denies viral claim on Insan Rabbani tajwid focus
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) has denied viral claims on social media alleging that its faith rehabilitation programme for former members of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) focuses solely on the study of tajwid (Qur'anic pronunciation rules). MAIS secretary Dr Ahmad Shahir Makhtar said the Insan Rabbani programme, introduced to rehabilitate the beliefs (akidah) of former GISBH members, was approved on Feb 4. 2025, as aligned with the fatwa gazetted on Oct 16, 2024, which ruled that the beliefs, teachings, and practices of GISBH and its network deviate from true Islamic teachings. He said the programme is part of MAIS' broader efforts to restore the Islamic faith of former members, conducted in collaboration with the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS), and runs from Feb 15 to to August 2025. 'The Insan Rabbani programme is held every Sunday in 24 sessions, each lasting four hours, at four locations: Sekolah Rendah Agama (SRA) Country Homes in Rawang; Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam; SRA Sijangkang in Kuala Langat; and SRA Sungai Kantan in Kajang. A total of 51 certified teachers are involved in delivering the modules,' he said in a statement today. Ahmad Shahir added that the programme follows the Istitabah Module, approved by MAIS in 2013, and includes key areas of Islamic education such as Qur'anic studies, akidah (faith), tasawuf (spiritual purification), and fikah (Islamic jurisprudence) tailored for adult participants. Regarding Qur'anic studies, he said participants learn not just tajwid, but also deepen their understanding of the Qur'an to improve their recitation and comprehension. 'The akidah module covers the foundations of Islamic belief, including the correct understanding of the attributes of Allah SWT, the role of prophets, and related concepts,' he said. The tasawuf component, he added, focuses on purifying the heart and cultivating good character traits, while the fikah module teaches practical religious rulings, especially on prayer, based on the Shafi'i school of thought. For children of former GISBH members, MAIS uses the JAIS Pendidikan Insani (Holistic Education) Module. This module aims to nurture children's personality and potential in a comprehensive and integrated way, guided by divine revelation and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad SAW. It covers areas such as akidah (faith), ibadah (acts of worship), and akhlak (morality). 'Therefore, the claim circulating on social media that the rehabilitation programme only focuses on tajwid is inaccurate and misleading,' Ahmad Shahir said. Previously, the media reported that a total of 2,474 former GISBH members, including 1,410 children, are taking part in the insan Rabbani programme, which began on Feb 15 and continues until August, involving several phases of rehabilitation.
Free Malaysia Today
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Trial of Fahmi's defamation suits against Papagomo, 2 others to begin Oct 2
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the statements were baseless, and that the Selangor Islamic Religious Council confirmed that he had not made any political speech as alleged by the defendants. KUALA LUMPUR : The trial of communications minister Fahmi Fadzil's defamation suits against three individuals, including blogger Papagomo whose real name is Wan Azri Wan Deris, will begin on Oct 2 at the High Court here. Fahmi filed the suits separately against Wan Azri, freelance preacher Ahmad Dusuki Abd Rani, and Facebook account holder Fauzan Madzlan on Sept 5, 2023 over allegations that Fahmi, the Lembah Pantai MP, misused a place of worship by giving a political speech at a mosque in Rawang, Selangor. Lawyer Asheeq Ali Sethi Alivi, representing Fahmi, told reporters after proceedings today that Justice Roz Mawar Rozain had allowed his client's application for his lawsuits against the three defendants to be heard together. 'The court then set the dates for the trial on Oct 2 and 3,' he said. Today's proceeding was also attended by lawyer Zamri Ibrahim, representing Fauzan. According to his statement of claim, Fahmi alleged that the three defendants, Wan Azri, Dusuki and Fauzan, published defamatory statements accusing him of misusing the mosque for election campaigning purposes and acting contrary to the decrees and orders of the Sultan of Selangor. Fahmi claimed that the statements were published on Fauzan's Facebook account, 'N13 Kuang', as well as Dusuki's Facebook and Instagram accounts on July 31, 2023, and on Wan Azri's TikTok and Facebook accounts on Aug 1, the same year. He said the statements were baseless, and that the Selangor Islamic Religious Council confirmed that he had not made any political speech as alleged by the defendants. Fahmi is seeking general, aggravated, or exemplary damages and an injunction to prevent the defendants from repeating or causing the republication of the statements in question.
Malay Mail
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Court sets Oct 2 trial for Fahmi's defamation suits against Papagomo, preacher and Kuang Facebook account holder
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The trial of Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil's defamation suits against three individuals, including blogger Papagomo, whose real name is Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, will begin on October 2 at the High Court here. Fahmi filed the suits separately against Wan Muhammad Azri, freelance preacher Ahmad Dusuki Abd Rani, and the Facebook account 'N13 Kuang' holder Mohd Fauzan Madzlan, on September 5, 2023, over an allegation that he (Fahmi), who is also Lembah Pantai MP, misused a place of worship by giving a political speech at a mosque in Rawang, Selangor. Lawyer Asheeq Ali Sethi Alivi, representing Fahmi, told reporters after the proceeding today that Judge Roz Mawar Rozain had allowed his client's application for his lawsuits against the three defendants to be heard together. 'The court then set the dates for the trial on October 2 and 3,' he said. Today's proceeding was also attended by lawyer Mohammed Zamri Ibrahim, representing Mohd Fauzan. According to his statement of claim, Fahmi alleges that the three defendants, Wan Muhammad Azri, Ahmad Dusuki and Mohd Fauzan, had published defamatory statements accusing him of misusing the mosque for election campaigning purposes and acting contrary to the decrees and orders of the Sultan of Selangor. Fahmi claims that the defamatory statements were published on Mohd Fauzan's Facebook account, as well as on Ahmad Dusuki's Facebook and Instagram accounts on July 31, 2023, and on Wan Muhammad Azri's TikTok and Facebook accounts on August 1, the same year. According to Fahmi, the statements by the defendants are baseless, and the Selangor Islamic Religious Council has confirmed that he did not make any political speech as alleged by the defendants. He is seeking general, aggravated, or exemplary damages and an injunction to prevent all defendants from repeating or causing the republication of the defamatory statements. — Bernama
