businesses are among those who are eligible to pay a business tithe, says the Federal Territories Islamic

directed to its agencies and institutions. Acknowledging isolated cases of misappropriation of tithe funds

( tithe) contributions this year, said its chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof.He said that the

since he was elected to the role in 2004.“ The 65 amil( tithe collectors) who attended the ceremony

Muslims should prioritise giving “ duit raya ” to asnaf( persons eligible to receive tithes) among their

( tithes) for the financial year 2023. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department( Religious Affairs

MELAKA: Melaka will enforce the ruling on banning children from Ramadan and Hari Raya bazaars as a measure to prevent infection. This is in line with the Health Ministry’s advice that crowded places were unsuitable for children, especially those who had not been vaccinated, said Melaka housing, local government and environment committee chairman Datuk Zaidi Attan.He said he would meet the 62 organisers of the Ramadan and Hari Raya bazaars to ensure they comply with the stipulated standard operat

BENTONG: Several procedures, including those related to visas, are being looked into, before allowing Malaysians to perform umrah, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department( Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.“ We need to look at the whole aspect and we may also take a closer look at how to combine the tourist visa with umrah visa, for instance.“ When we have complete and accurate information, we will announce it from time to time, ” he told reporters after the Mus

KOTA BARU: The steamy “ teaser ” of the drama “ Perempuan Itu ”, which has been hotly debated online recently, is incompatible with local culture, says Datuk Ahmad Marzuk Shaary. The Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department( Religious Affairs) said entertainment industry players should abide by the rules set by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry( K-KOMM)." We leave it to K-KOMM to take any action." From the religious point of view, such culture should not be practised in our co

SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council( MAINS) handed over Hari Raya Aidilfitri contributions totalling RM1. 84mil to teachers of Quran and Fardu Ain( Kafa) and the Negri Sembilan Al-Quran Tahfiz Institute( PINTA). Its chairman Datuk Dr.... Abdul Aziz Sheikh Ab.... Kadir said the special financial assistance was also given to community rehabilitation centres and orphanages under the state Social Welfare Department.He said the Kafa teachers received RM500 each, involving a total