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The Ministry of Housing and Local Government has committed RM200 million over four years for maintaining non-Muslim houses of worship nationwide, reflecting the MADANI government's pledge to support all communities equitably.
Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan has reaffirmed commitment to building Masjid Warisan opposite the Tun Razak Exchange tower, dismissing calls for cancellation and describing mosques as centres of social harmony.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry will strengthen youth engagement programmes in response to Sultan Nazrin Shah's call for religious leaders to actively address extremism and misinformation in the digital age.
Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has urged Malaysian Muslims to overcome internal disputes and strengthen community unity to better navigate global economic challenges and uphold Islamic values.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister has called on young people to adopt the principles of Hijrah, drawing lessons from Prophet Muhammad's migration, as a framework for driving positive social change and nation-building.
Putra Mosque in Putrajaya will welcome approximately 5,000 local and international attendees for the National Maal Hijrah 1448H/2026M celebration, with Sultan Nazrin Shah officiating the event and presenting major Islamic awards.