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Religious affairs minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan will present the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji at a special parliamentary session next week, marking a significant moment for the embattled pilgrimage fund.
The Malaysian government is consulting stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Tabung Haji Act 1995, based on Royal Commission recommendations aimed at enhancing the hajj fund's governance and management framework.
Former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa says the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report has cleared him of allegations that emerged during his ministerial tenure.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan visited Bernama headquarters to forge a stronger strategic alliance, aiming to leverage the national news agency's platform for promoting progressive Islamic values and inclusive community development nationwide.
Malaysia's Royal Commission of Inquiry has recommended elevating the Haj Affairs Committee to statutory status under the Tabung Haji Act 1995, establishing clear governance structures and responsibilities for overseeing pilgrimage operations and pilgrim welfare.
Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir attended the Kuala Pilah Bermunajat programme, joined by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan and approximately 500 congregants.
Malaysia's government is reinforcing Islamic religious education and outreach programmes among Muslim Orang Asli populations through expanded KAFA classes, dakwah initiatives, and community mobilisation efforts led by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia.
Perak's leadership says the spread of deviant religious teachings is under control despite increased online dissemination. State and federal agencies are intensifying monitoring efforts through inter-agency cooperation.
Malaysia's Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) has initiated an investigation into claims that a JAKIM reference number was improperly used to validate marriage declaration letters issued by the Malaysia Rohingya Ulama Council.
Malaysia's government is finalising a landmark Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act aimed at enhancing judicial status and compensation, with documentation nearing completion for Cabinet consideration.
Malaysia's anti-corruption commission has put forward a set of governance recommendations targeting non-Muslim places of worship, prompted by findings of inadequate maintenance despite public funding allocations.
Tabung Haji will continue using its first-registered-first-served system for Haj pilgrim selection, rejecting calls for special categories to maintain fairness and equity among depositors awaiting their pilgrimage.
The final 258 Malaysian haj pilgrims have arrived home, marking the successful conclusion of the 1447H/2026 season. Despite regional challenges, Malaysia's operations earned Saudi Arabia's highest accolade for haj services.
Malaysia achieved zero fraud cases during the 1447H/2026 haj season through coordinated efforts between Tabung Haji, police and government agencies, with integrated physical and digital surveillance at airports and social media platforms.