
Cabinet Unanimous on Malay and Islamic Initiatives, Says PM Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured that Malaysia's Cabinet maintains full consensus on programmes designed to support Malays and Islam, with no objections raised to date.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured that Malaysia's Cabinet maintains full consensus on programmes designed to support Malays and Islam, with no objections raised to date.

Malaysia is pursuing a unified framework for Syariah lawyer accreditation to enable practitioners admitted in one state to work nationwide, addressing current fragmentation in admission standards and procedures.

Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and thousands of settlers, calling it a violation of Islamic sanctity.

Malaysia's Islamic development agency JAKIM is embedding Maqasid Syariah principles into governance structures, launching an expert committee to develop a Malaysian Maqasid Syariah Index that guides policy and performance measurement.

Malaysia's Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia has backed a government initiative to establish accreditation standards for Islamic preachers operating on social media, saying it will protect religious integrity online.

Malaysia is escalating efforts to monitor and suppress unorthodox Islamic teachings circulating online, deploying coordinated action across government agencies including JAKIM and law enforcement.
Pahang has reaffirmed Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah's directive to maintain Friday prayers at authorised mosques and suraus, declining to introduce such facilities in shopping malls.

Malaysia has earned international recognition as a leading Islamic nation, with world-class halal certification, Islamic finance, and educational institutions, says the Religious Affairs Minister.

JAKIM is developing standardised funeral management guidelines for nationwide use following a recent viral incident, with completion expected soon while respecting state laws.

The Selangor Islamic Religious Council has arranged an urgent meeting between the deceased's family, mosque management, welfare organisation, and religious authorities to address burial delay allegations at Ukay Perdana Muslim Cemetery in Hulu Kelang.