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Mufti Bill 2024

New Mufti Bill was not drafted hastily: Na’im 

Religious affairs minister says it underwent rigorous, extensive process to ensure it aligns with Federal Constitution, existing laws

Why the fuss? New bill only codifies FT mufti powers, not expand them, says Fahmi

Communications minister says it is only to ensure no future disputes on where mufti’s authority delegated from

Mufti Selection Bill: a path toward reform – Tuan Muda

New law is Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's strategy to reshape Islamic leadership towards moderation and real-world matters

New Mufti Bill unconstitutional, dangerous, interferes with Muslims’ rights – Latheefa Koya

Human rights lawyer calls for government to withdraw the bill, which is to be tabled in the next Parliament session

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Family clings to hope as Malaysian firefighter missing in Nepal

Relatives of JBPM officer Mohd Fakhrul Munir, better known as Loe, refuse to give up hope after flash floods in Nepal cut off his climbing group en route to Everest Base Camp

RCI report highlights governance lapses, political influence in Tabung Haji management

Inquiry into pilgrim fund’s 2014-2020 operations identifies weaknesses in oversight, decision-making and legal framework

No smoke from fires crossing into neighbouring nations, Indonesia reiterates

Indonesia has doubled down on its assertions that none of its smoke haze arising from forest and land fires has reached its neighbouring countries.

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