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DPM Zahid proposes increase in allowance for contract preachers
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi proposed for state religious councils and departments to increase allowance for their contract preachers.
Tue Oct 10 2023
![Enforcement against deviationist Muslim groups is by state religious department - Idris Enforcement against deviationist Muslim groups is by state religious department - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661068018_IdrisAhmad.jpg)
Enforcement against deviationist Muslim groups is by state religious department - Idris
Enforcement action against deviationist Muslim groups is the jurisdiction of the Islamic Religious Department in the respective states.
Sun Aug 21 2022
![Physical distancing rule during congregational prayers not made on purpose - Idris Physical distancing rule during congregational prayers not made on purpose - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641739625_TBIdrisAhmad.jpg)
Physical distancing rule during congregational prayers not made on purpose - Idris
The decision to enforce physical distancing during congregational prayers was not done on purpose but was taken after taking into account the views of the state religious authorities.
Sun Jan 09 2022
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Muslims celebrate Aidiladha with prayers
Several state religious authorities allowed the Aidiladha prayers to be performed in mosques and surau, subject to strict SOP compliance.
Tue Jul 20 2021
![Muhyiddin wants state religious authorities to help enhance public awareness on vaccination Muhyiddin wants state religious authorities to help enhance public awareness on vaccination](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621781807_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Muhyiddin wants state religious authorities to help enhance public awareness on vaccination
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wants all state religious authorities to play a bigger role in enhancing public awareness on the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Mon May 24 2021
![MOE proposes UPKK to be cancelled - Mohd Radzi MOE proposes UPKK to be cancelled - Mohd Radzi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71586955151_DrRadzi.jpg)
MOE proposes UPKK to be cancelled - Mohd Radzi
Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said his ministry had discussed with all State Religious Councils on cancelling the examination.
Wed Apr 15 2020
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36 preachers must apply permission to give talks in Pahang
The individuals involved only need to apply for permission once but they have to go through procedures such as interviews with the state religious authorities namely MUIP and JAIP.
Fri Jun 09 2017
![Johor MACC arrests two religious officers for allegedly taking bribes Johor MACC arrests two religious officers for allegedly taking bribes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81474289667_SPRM.jpg)
Johor MACC arrests two religious officers for allegedly taking bribes
The two men, aged 45 and 55, who are attached to the Johor Bahru District Islamic Education Office, were detained after they came to the Johor MACC office at about 4.15 pm today.
Mon Feb 20 2017
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Trader finds several torn Quran pages in aluminium container
A trader was shocked after finding several torn pages of the Quran which were believed to have been burned in an aluminium container at a food court near the Main Market, here today.
Thu Nov 20 2014
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Muslims urged to assist state religious authorities to address challenges
The Muslim community and Islamic religious authorities in the states should play a collective role in addressing modern challenges.
Sat Nov 01 2014