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$3.3 million distributed to 830 senior zakat beneficiaries’ CPF retirement savings, says MUIS
1+ week, 2+ day ago (525+ words) Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs, Zaqy Mohamad engaging with seniors at the MUIS Zakat Beneficiaries Seniors Day 2026 on Sept 3. Published Sep 03, 2026, 06:45 PM Updated Sep 03, 2026, 06:59 PM SINGAPORE – More than 800 senior zakat beneficiaries received around $3.3 million in CPF Retirement Account top-ups in…...
New online directory to provide one-stop shop of programmes for Malay/Muslim community
1+ week, 6+ day ago (705+ words) Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad speaking at the launch of the M³+ Directory at Heartbeat@Bedok on Aug 30. Published Aug 30, 2026, 11:24 AM Updated Aug 30, 2026, 11:26 AM SINGAPORE – Finding community support will get easier for the Malay/Muslim community with a new…...
MUIS to roll out common safeguarding framework across mosques to protect children and youth
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (838+ words) Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad with participants at the Flash Mentoring Session with MENDAKI during the aLIVE Service Learning CARE-nival 2026 on Aug 29. Published Aug 29, 2026, 03:23 PM Updated Aug 29, 2026, 03:48 PM SINGAPORE – The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) will develop…...
Taskforce finds Malay/Muslim youth value meaningful work, relationships, faith over job titles
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (712+ words) Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad unveiled findings by the Malay/Muslim Youth Taskforce at the M³+ Youth Festival on Aug 22. Published Aug 22, 2026, 09:00 PM SINGAPORE – Beyond salary, qualifications and job titles, Malay/Muslim youth in Singapore want meaningful work, financial…...
Friday sermons at Singapore mosques temporarily shortened due to hot weather, haze
3+ week, 1+ day ago (357+ words) Published Aug 21, 2026, 02:58 PM Updated Aug 21, 2026, 03:07 PM SINGAPORE – Friday prayer sermons at mosques in Singapore will be temporarily shortened from Aug 21 on account of hot weather and the haze. Instead of the usual six to seven pages for the first sermon,…...
Avoid littering, clear offerings after prayers during Hungry Ghost Festival: NEA
1+ mon, 17+ hour ago (201+ words) The process of burning joss paper produces smoke and ash. Published Aug 12, 2026, 04:30 PM Updated Aug 12, 2026, 04:34 PM During the seventh lunar month, also known as the Hungry Ghost month, Taoists and Buddhists observe customary practices of offering food and burning joss…...
Forum: Religious education benefits students by raising cohesion across cultures
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (195+ words) Published Aug 05, 2026, 05:00 AM The benefits of educating students in the tenets, beliefs, and practices of the religions of Singapore extend beyond directly combating misconceptions about religion that lead to radicalisation (Radicalised individuals are not ignorant of their faith, July 31). As…...
Prayers, parties and the changing face of KL’s Bukit Bintang
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1587+ words) Bukit Bintang has been Kuala Lumpur’s tourism and entertainment heart for decades, embodying both the glamour and grit of Malaysia’s capital. Published Jul 25, 2026, 05:00 AM Updated Jul 25, 2026, 07:15 AM KUALA LUMPUR – Shortly before noon in Kuala Lumpur’s popular Bukit Bintang district, dozens…...
Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple to mark 200th anniversary with year-long celebration in 2027
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (470+ words) The Sri Mariamman Temple is set to launch SMT 200 to commemorate two centuries of legacy that began in 1827. Published Jul 01, 2026, 01:20 PM Updated Jul 01, 2026, 01:24 PM SINGAPORE – Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple, will mark its 200th anniversary with a series of…...
Forum: Consider structured religious education to counter extreme narratives online
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (237+ words) Published Jun 29, 2026, 05:00 AM I read with interest the article “2 S’poreans, including student, 19, issued ISA orders over radicalisation triggered by Gaza war” (June 24). The cases underscore a challenge confronting societies worldwide. Young people today increasingly learn about religion, politics and global…...