MELAKA: Melaka has become the first state in the country to provide the "lafaz taklik” document in Braille for the visually impaired (PwD) community, as part of efforts to facilitate the process of declaring marriage agreement during their solemnisation.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusof said the initiative marks a significant step towards inclusive empowerment in Syariah legislation, as it not only allows PwD couples to fully understand their marriage vows, but also reflects the commitment of religious authorities and marriage institutions to ensure justice and inclusivity for all segments of society.
"Congratulations to the Melaka Islamic Religious Department (Jaim) for its efforts to support the PwD community by diversifying initiatives that simplify procedures for them to understand and declare taklik through Braille.
"This, in turn, serves as an example of how the values of Hijrah can be translated into reform and improvement, bringing religion and Islamic teachings closer to every level of society, regardless of ability or condition,” he said.
He told reporters this after the state-level Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M celebration themed "Membangun Ummah MADANI” at Masjid Al-Hakeem, Kampung Tehel, here on Thursday night (June 26).
The ceremony, officiated by Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam, also saw the launch of the Guidelines and Procedures for the Management of Marriage, Divorce and Reconciliation among Muslims in Melaka.
Ab Rauf also said the state government has allocated RM86,000 to 12 recipients of the 1447H/2025M Maal Hijrah Awards in recognition of their contributions and service in strengthening the development of the Muslim community in the state.
"The recipient of the Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Award received an umrah package worth RM10,000 and RM10,000 in cash, while the other 11 awardees each received a ‘Pakej Kembara Ilmiah’ worth RM3,000 and RM3,000 in cash,” he added.- Bernama
