Johor Ruler wants ties with Jakim cut


BATU PAHAT: Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar (pic) ordered the state Islamic Religious Department (JAIJ) to stop dealing with the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim).

He also directed JAIJ to carry out checks on Muslim preachers in the state and revoke their credentials if something seemed out of place.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Religion , sultan , preacher , jakim

Next In Nation

Anwar: Saravanan case for MACC, AGC to handle
Over RM477,000 worth of illegal weight loss products seized, says Health Ministry
Melaka Tengah Rela spreads the National Day spirit through songs, poetry and outreach
Futsal, netball matches strengthen ties between police, media
Malaysia coordinating delivery of aid to Nepal, SMART deployment, says Anwar
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into backhoe near Gelang Patah
Litterbugs at National Day events face fines of up to RM2,000, community service orders
Perak MCA deeply regrets flag blunder, apologises to Perak Sultan and Malaysians
Malaysia, Thailand to modernise labour cooperation framework
Apex court says no to Sabah NGO's intervention bid in S'wak challenge of federal petroleum laws

Others Also Read