![DPM Zahid proposes increase in allowance for contract preachers DPM Zahid proposes increase in allowance for contract preachers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696930135_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
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
![Married abroad: Selangor will only recognise if registered with JAIS - MAIS Married abroad: Selangor will only recognise if registered with JAIS - MAIS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673161442_TBKAHWINTAKSAH.jpg)
Married abroad: Selangor will only recognise if registered with JAIS - MAIS
The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) does not recognise any marriage of local couples conducted abroad if they are not registered with the state Islamic Religious Department (JAIS).
Sun Jan 08 2023
![RM28 mln allocated for monthly allowance of mosque, surau officials in Johor RM28 mln allocated for monthly allowance of mosque, surau officials in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81648973103_TBFARED.jpg)
RM28 mln allocated for monthly allowance of mosque, surau officials in Johor
Mohd Fared said a total of RM12.6 million was channelled by the state government and the Johor Islamic Religious Council.
Mon Jun 20 2022
![Selangor's right to set SOP on Friday prayers - Idris Selangor's right to set SOP on Friday prayers - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645965417_IdrisAhmad.jpg)
Selangor's right to set SOP on Friday prayers - Idris
This was within the state's rights and the decision on the SOP for the Friday prayers in Selangor was made by the state Islamic religious council.
Sun Feb 27 2022
![Johor Islamic Council allocates RM3 mln in flood aid Johor Islamic Council allocates RM3 mln in flood aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642053140_TosrinJarvanthi.jpg)
Johor Islamic Council allocates RM3 mln in flood aid
The Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ) has allocated RM3 million to help flood victims and repair damaged amenities in the state.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![KPWKM, religious agencies to address stress-related problems facing community KPWKM, religious agencies to address stress-related problems facing community](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81595842778_SitiZailahMohdYus.jpg)
KPWKM, religious agencies to address stress-related problems facing community
KPWKM will work with the Islamic religious councils and state Islamic religious departments, including Jakim, to address stress-related problems faced by the community.
Sun Jun 27 2021
![MAINS to help five siblings who lost parents to COVID-19 - Zulkifli MAINS to help five siblings who lost parents to COVID-19 - Zulkifli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61614159179_ZulkifliPengebumia.jpg)
MAINS to help five siblings who lost parents to COVID-19 - Zulkifli
The five siblings who lost both their parents to COVID-19 will receive assistance and support from the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council (MAINS).
Thu Jun 17 2021
![Two Islamic religious councils seek to intervene in Allah appeal Two Islamic religious councils seek to intervene in Allah appeal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616160966_TBMCAPahang.jpg)
Two Islamic religious councils seek to intervene in "Allah" appeal
MAIWP and MAIJ have applied to intervene in the government's appeal against a High Court's ruling on a Sarawak native Christian's right to use the word "Allah" in her religious education.
Tue Jun 08 2021
![SOPs for worship during Ramadan to be announced soon - Zulkifli SOPs for worship during Ramadan to be announced soon - Zulkifli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61614159179_ZulkifliPengebumia.jpg)
SOPs for worship during Ramadan to be announced soon - Zulkifli
For the states, it would be determined by the Islamic Religious Council in the respective states.
Thu Apr 01 2021
![Sultan Ibrahim supports govt's appeal against 'Allah' use ruling Sultan Ibrahim supports govt's appeal against 'Allah' use ruling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61591159607_DYMMSULTANJOHOR.jpg)
Sultan Ibrahim supports govt's appeal against 'Allah' use ruling
Sultan Ibrahim also ordered the Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ) to take the necessary and appropriate action to support the appeal effort.
Thu Mar 18 2021
![MAIWP to channel aid worth RM5 mln to flood victims in four states MAIWP to channel aid worth RM5 mln to flood victims in four states](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41611564722_SeminarPenipuanUmr.jpg)
MAIWP to channel aid worth RM5 mln to flood victims in four states
The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) will distribute RM5 million worth of aid to flood victims in Pahang, Johor, Kelantan and Terengganu.
Mon Jan 25 2021
![Singapore to look into alleged improprieties in importation & packaging of halal meat Singapore to look into alleged improprieties in importation & packaging of halal meat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/71584025876_TBMasjidSingapore.jpg)
Singapore to look into alleged improprieties in importation & packaging of halal meat
Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) said the council and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) will determine if the alleged improprieties affect the Singapore market.
Wed Dec 30 2020
!['Asnaf fisabilillah' zakat not used as intended - Audit 'Asnaf fisabilillah' zakat not used as intended - Audit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607587233_AuditorGeneralsRe.jpg)
'Asnaf fisabilillah' zakat not used as intended - Audit
A total of RM14.73 million in zakat fund last year for the 'asnaf fisabilillah' category was not used by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council for its intended purposes.
Thu Dec 10 2020
![Sabah needs to create dakwah expert panel - Zulkifli Sabah needs to create dakwah expert panel - Zulkifli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41596971491_Mufti.jpg)
Sabah needs to create dakwah expert panel - Zulkifli
There is a need to create a team of Sabah State Dakwah Expert Panel in an effort to pioneer cooperation in developing dakwah work between departments and agencies of this state and the federation.
Tue Sep 08 2020
![Jakim, PPZ-MAIWP provide financial support to quarantined students Jakim, PPZ-MAIWP provide financial support to quarantined students](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71597454203_TabungMusaadah.jpg)
Jakim, PPZ-MAIWP provide financial support to quarantined students
The financial aid was provided following the pleas from the students via the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) that they could not afford to pay the quarantine costs of RM1,890 each.
Sat Aug 15 2020