SHAH ALAM, July 19 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has stressed that every fatwa issued in the state goes through a structured and thorough process.

PUTRAJAYA, June 21 — The appeal by Sisters in Islam (SIS) Forum (Malaysia) does not concern the substantive beliefs in the religion of Islam, its mandates or doctrines relating to the Islamic faith but relates to the exercise of legal powers by certain state authorities, says the Federal Court in its judgment.

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, June 19 — His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has expressed his disappointment and concern over parts of the Federal Court’s decision concerning women’s rights group SIS Forum (Malaysia) today. Selangor Islamic...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The Federal Court’s decision to allow an appeal by women’s rights group SIS Forum (Malaysia) against a fatwa issued by the Selangor Fatwa Committee, which had declared the organisation deviant from Islamic teachings, will be studied to ensure that the standing and authority of the fatwa institution remain safeguarded in the long term.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, March 13 — The state administration has reaffirmed that zakat fitrah (personal tithe) in Selangor is to be paid in cash, with set rates of RM7, RM15, and RM22, rather than rice, following recent concerns of mixed local and imported rice. State executive...

SHAH ALAM, Nov 25 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah (faith), Syariah (Islamic law), the teachings of tasawwuf (Sufism), and the practice of tariqa (spiritual paths), were accredited by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) Accreditation Committee.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 18 — The Selangor government on Wednesday gazetted an edict declaring GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) as having deviated from Islamic teachings. In a statement, Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said all...

SHAH ALAM, Oct 7 — The Selangor State Fatwa Committee’s decision to declare the practices and beliefs of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holding Sdn Bhd (GISBH) as deviating from true teachings of Islam is expected to be gazetted soon, said state executive councillor for Islamic affairs and cultural innovation Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Oct 6 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) has confirmed the need to implement multi-tiered graves in several Islamic burial grounds in the state. Its director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said critical districts include Gombak, Hulu Langat,...

By Norrasyidah Arshad GOMBAK, Oct 3 — Any action against GISB Holdings (GISBH) will be taken based on edicts delivered by the state fatwa council, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said his administration will refer to guidelines issued by the Selangor State Fatwa Committee,...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Oct 2 — The decision from the special meeting of the Selangor State Fatwa Committee relating to GISB Holdings (GISBH) activities will be submitted to the Selangor sultan tomorrow. State executive councillor for Islam Dr Fahmi Ngah said Sultan Sharafuddin Idris...

SHAH ALAM, Sept 22 — The Selangor State Fatwa Committee special meeting will cover all considerations on GISB Holdings’ activities on September 30.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Sept 17 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) has directed that all research findings and discussions related to Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holding (GISBH) be presented to the Selangor Fatwa Committee. Mais chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof...

By Amar Shah Mohsen SHAH ALAM, Sept 12 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has reprimanded certain politicians who have acted irresponsibly in issuing religious edicts, reminding them that only qualified parties are empowered to make such decisions. In this regard,...

SHAH ALAM, April 23 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) has introduced three different fidyah rates — RM2, RM4 and RM6 per day — based on the type of rice often eaten.