![PM Najib hails rise in Syariah index achievement PM Najib hails rise in Syariah index achievement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/61501743654_PerdanaMenterDatu.jpg)
PM Najib hails rise in Syariah index achievement
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today hailed the rise in the overall score of a Syariah index that gauges the country's achievement in implementing Islamic policies and principles.
Thu Aug 03 2017
![Waiting period for Malaysians to perform haj shortened by 13 years Waiting period for Malaysians to perform haj shortened by 13 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51451639537_madinah.jpg)
Waiting period for Malaysians to perform haj shortened by 13 years
The waiting period for Malaysians to perform the haj has been reduced by 13 years after the pilgrim quota was increased as announced recently.
Mon Mar 27 2017
![Prime Minister launches book on 'Implementation Plan of the Malaysian Syariah Index 2016-2018' Prime Minister launches book on 'Implementation Plan of the Malaysian Syariah Index 2016-2018'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41482164210_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Prime Minister launches book on 'Implementation Plan of the Malaysian Syariah Index 2016-2018'
He said improvements to the policy, programme and eight major areas of the index were based on the assessment or overall score of the Malaysian Syariah Index which was recorded last year.
Mon Dec 19 2016
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Melaka allocates RM2.58 million in Raya special aid for 5,156 civil servants
The Melaka state government is allocating RM2.58 million as special financial aid to 5,156 civil servants in the state in preparing for Aidilfitri celebration.
Thu Jun 09 2016
![Is the Malaysian Syariah Index perceived as credible? Is the Malaysian Syariah Index perceived as credible?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41443708963_Mosquesilhouette.jpg)
Is the Malaysian Syariah Index perceived as credible?
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee wonders how the recent Malaysian Syariah Index results is perceived.
Thu Mar 31 2016
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Government to set up cabinet committee on the implementation of Syariah Index
A Cabinet Committee on the Implementation of Malaysian Syariah Index will be set up, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Mon Mar 28 2016
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Najib to table Syariah Index report on March 28
The Malaysian Syariah Index report will determine the implementation of Islamic agenda and the level of sharia-compliance in certain fields in Malaysia.
Tue Jan 19 2016
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Final report of Malaysian Syariah Index to be announced in March - Dr Asyraf
The final report of the Malaysian Syariah Index will be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in March next year.
Mon Dec 21 2015
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Willingness to be evaluated through ISM proves govt's commitment to good governance
The government's willingness in allowing administrative programmes and policies be evaluated and assessed through the Malaysian Syariah Index (ISM) shows high level of good governance.
Tue Sep 08 2015
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Najib launches Malaysian Syariah Index
The index, the first of its kind in the world, evaluates and assess the government's seriousness in achieving the five aspects of the 'Syariah Maqasid'.
Tue Feb 10 2015