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DAP politician Ramkarpal Singh has called on Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Md Nor to accept the apex court's decision regarding gaming outlets and focus instead on guiding Muslims away from gambling through religious means.
The High Court has ruled in favour of Perlis Mufti Asri Zainul Abidin, awarding him RM250,000 in defamation damages. The court determined that only one of four disputed statements constituted defamation, setting important precedent for religious leadership litigation.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry will strengthen governance of religious institutions based on integrity, accountability and public well-being, aligned with Sultan Nazrin Shah's vision of inclusive development and the 'Everyone Matters' principle.
Perak's government insists it is containing the spread of deviant Islamic teachings through coordinated monitoring, despite efforts to promote them via digital platforms and across state borders.
Malaysia's Islamic dakwah agency YADIM has endorsed the government's plan to review accreditation standards for online religious preachers, citing concerns about unqualified individuals spreading inaccurate Islamic teachings on social media.
The Selangor Islamic Religious Council has confirmed that IOI City Mall's musala received approval to conduct Friday prayers from September 2024, citing the distance and capacity limitations of nearby mosques.