HULU LANGAT: Celebrations featuring ghostly, mythical or supernatural themes should not become a cultural norm, according to Zulkifli Hasan, who urged the public to focus on more meaningful and beneficial ways of marking special occasions. The minister said birthday celebrations should serve as an opportunity to express gratitude for life’s blessings, strengthen family ties and … The post Religious Affairs Minister Advises Against Birthday Celebrations Based on Mystical Themes first appeared on Wilayah.com.my.

SEPANG: The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) is still conducting investigations into more than 100 locals who were detained in an Ops Songsang raid at a health club in the capital last Friday. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the investigation was conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 25 and Section 47 of the Federal Territories Syariah Crimes Act 1997. “Section 25 relates to the offence of sodomy and Section 47 is an attempt to commit the offence. So from JAWI’s side, the investigation is still ongoing,” he told reporters […]

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KUALA TERENGGANU, March 17 — The public is urged to report any religious figures or teachers involved in criminal activities or misconduct to enable appropriate action to be...