KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Mufti Bill (Federal Territories) 2024 to be tabled for second and third reading in the upcoming Parliament session will not expand the powers of the mufti, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said he would discuss with the Director-General of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) and the Mufti of the Federal Territory regarding the wearing of face mask during Aidilfitri prayer.

ALOR SETAR, Nov 18 — Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said today any party who wishes to file a judiciary review on the state government’s decision to no longer issue permits for gambling premises in the state is welcomed to do so.

SHAH ALAM, July 29 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today urged the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) and Selangor State Health Department to speed up the Covid-19 vaccination process for all imam, bilal, siak and marriage officials in the state.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — The office of the Mufti of the Federal Territories (PMWP) has agreed to adopt the resolution of the Muzakarah (discussion) of the Fatwa Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) on December 3 last year.

SEPANG, Sept 22 — The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, said today all fatwa must be accepted positively as they can strengthen the ummah’s faith, and they should not be regarded as restrictive and oppressive.

GEORGE TOWN, June 10 — Penang has allowed more individuals to perform the Friday prayers as well as the five daily prayers at the mosques beginning June 12.