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Focus Malaysia
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Why is a non-Muslim DAP rep allowed to poke his nose in the running of Islamic affairs?
MUSLIMS seem to be divided over the recent 'open-minded' move by the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council (MAINS) to include non-Muslim politicians in its Islamic affairs briefing. This came about as a pro-opposition netizen questioned the presence of the state's Industry and Non-Muslim Affairs Committee chairman Teo Kok Seong (not to be mistaken for his controversial academician namesake) at the briefing on grounds that 'matters pertaining to Islamic affairs should shield be left to Muslims to manage by themselves'. 'Such action is incorrect and should be questioned,' he penned on X in reaction to a photo bearing the caption 'There is a DAP representative in the MAINS meeting as an observer'. Sampai sekarang kerajaan Negeri Sembilan PH-BN tak memberikan penjelasan kenapa ada pemimpin non-muslim yang masuk dlm mesyuarat Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Sembilan. Hal ehwal urusan agama islam biarlah org islam sendiri uruskan. Tindakan ini tidak betul & perlu ditegur. — (@ahmadazarul_) May 29, 2025 Earlier, MAINS had defended the briefing held on May 20 which Teo who is also a two-term Bahau state assemblyman attended as part of an inclusive and integrated governance approach involving members of the state executive council, including non-Muslims. 'The attendance was in line with the directive and consent of the Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir aimed at providing exposure and deepening understanding of Islamic administration in the state,' read the statemen by MAINS. The council further noted that it had previously conducted a similar briefing with all state assembly members – including non-Muslims from both government and opposition – on Oct 8 last year. This approach reflects its commitment to progressive and inclusive Islamic governance, according to the council. Many Madani government backers ticked of the poster for his narrow mindset, alluding to the point that Tuanku Muhriz as the Negeri Sembilan ruler had consented the move given Teo's attendance would further enhance the understanding of non-Muslims on the state's Islamic administration. Moreover, the poster was either oblivious or had y chosen to ignore to ignore the fact that MAINS had clarified on the matter on May 27 which is two days prior to his social media post. As one commenter aptly put it, though there was a non-Muslim presence in the briefing, 'it's the Muslims who eventually make decisions on Islamic matters'. This is when it became obvious that the issue here is not about non-Muslims sitting in the briefing or interfering in the administration of Islamic affairs but merely a tool by the pro-PAS faction to demonise DAP. To counter the grouses of a pro-opposition commenter as to why 'only Muslins are busy inviting non-Muslims to gatherings/conferences related to Islam when the same is not reciprocated by non-Muslims', one rational Muslim furnished the following cheeky response: 'How is this possible when some radical Muslims have even demanded that the Christian cross at churches be removed. And now you want to be invited to interfaith dialogues?' – May 31, 2025
Malaysiakini
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
N Sembilan Islamic council defends non-Muslim exco's presence during briefing
The recent Islamic affairs briefing in Negeri Sembilan was part of an inclusive and integrated governance approach involving members of the state executive council, including non-Muslims, the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council (Mains) said today. In a statement, Mains said the briefing held on May 20 was attended by state Islamic council members, heads of religious agencies and district officers...
Barnama
20-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
Tuanku Muhriz Calls For Aulad Sejahtera Module To Be Expanded To All Preschools In N.Sembilan
PORT DICKSON, May 20 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Aulad Sejahtera module in 25 selected Islamic kindergartens involving 5,000 students in Negeri Sembilan this year should be expanded to all preschool categories, said the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. He said the module not only emphasised the noble values of Islam but also upheld the elements of Adat Perpatih, which was the state's cultural heritage. Tuanku Muhriz said the module integrated the Japanese education concept, Tokkatsu, with the operant conditioning approach introduced by psychologist Burrhus F. Skinner. 'This module aims to instil noble values such as respect, love, responsibility, trust and courtesy, which are essential in shaping a balanced and harmonious personality among children at the preschool level. 'These values also form the foundation for efforts to develop a society that is morally, socially and humanely balanced,' he said at the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Affairs Briefing 2024 at Lexis Hibiscus Hotel here today. Also present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun and Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council chairman Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Aziz Sheikh Abdul Kadir. Tuanku Muhriz said that although the impact might not be immediately apparent, efforts to instil and nurture these values must begin now. The Ruler added that the module was not limited to Muslim children but was relevant and should be applied to all students, regardless of race or religious background. To expand the module to all preschool categories without compromising its core values, Tuanku Muhriz said that several elements and submodules of Aulad Sejahtera would need to be reviewed and modified to ensure they were acceptable to all races.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Tuanku Muhriz calls for Aulad Sejahtera module to be expanded to all preschools in N. Sembilan
PORT DICKSON: The implementation of the Aulad Sejahtera module in 25 selected Islamic kindergartens involving 5,000 students in Negeri Sembilan this year should be expanded to all preschool categories, said the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. He said the module not only emphasised the noble values of Islam but also upheld the elements of Adat Perpatih, which was the state's cultural heritage. Tuanku Muhriz said the module integrated the Japanese education concept, Tokkatsu, with the operant conditioning approach introduced by psychologist Burrhus F. Skinner. 'This module aims to instil noble values such as respect, love, responsibility, trust and courtesy, which are essential in shaping a balanced and harmonious personality among children at the preschool level. 'These values also form the foundation for efforts to develop a society that is morally, socially and humanely balanced,' he said at the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Affairs Briefing 2024 at Lexis Hibiscus Hotel here today. Also present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun and Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council chairman Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Aziz Sheikh Abdul Kadir. Tuanku Muhriz said that although the impact might not be immediately apparent, efforts to instil and nurture these values must begin now. The Ruler added that the module was not limited to Muslim children but was relevant and should be applied to all students, regardless of race or religious background. To expand the module to all preschool categories without compromising its core values, Tuanku Muhriz said that several elements and submodules of Aulad Sejahtera would need to be reviewed and modified to ensure they were acceptable to all races. 'The involvement of various parties, especially representatives from different races and segments of society, is crucial to ensure the approach developed is inclusive and reflects our shared aspirations,' he said. Tuanku Muhriz expressed hope that the module could be incorporated into the mainstream education system, particularly in primary schools, through Islamic Education and Moral Education subjects. He said that to realise this goal, cooperation with the Ministry of Education was vital, especially in the areas of research, evaluation and policy implementation. 'I am confident that, with this comprehensive, integrated and cross-racial approach, the nation will nurture a new generation who are not only knowledgeable and skilled but also possess noble character and a strong sense of identity,' he said.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MAINS corporation records increased annual income
PORT DICKSON: The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir said the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council (MAINS) Corporation has shown a significant increase in its annual income since its establishment in 2021. He said the decision to set up the agency was right and in line with the aspiration to empower the economy of Muslims in Negeri Sembilan and the success achieved reflected the effectiveness of the planning and implementation of the agency's initiatives. 'MAINS Corporation also plans various initiatives and strategies to expand the economic resources and strengthen the income of the organisation,' Tuanku Muhriz said after listening to the 2024 Negeri Sembilan Islamic Affairs Briefing presented by MAINS chairman Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Aziz Sheikh Abdul Kadir. Tuanku Muhriz also stressed that the principles of Maqasid Syariah should continue to be the basis and guideline in the drafting of policies as well as the implementation of religious programmes in the state. He added that it was important to ensure the planning and actions taken would bring benefits, guarantee the well-being of the ummah and avoid harm. Earlier, during the briefing, Abdul Aziz said the current estimated income of MAINS Corporation as of April is RM6.1 million. He also estimated that the agency could generate an income of RM19.8 million by the end of this year compared to the RM17.9 million it made last year and RM14.4 million in 2023. He also targeted an income of RM24.5 million next year through building rentals, land leases and property development. 'The projects that are being planned under the corporation include the construction of 31 shop lots in Batu 10 Pekan Labu, Nilai and the development of Sekolah Menengah Agama Johol, Kuala Pilah. 'Also being planned are freshwater aquaculture projects in Kampung Sentosa, Paroi as well as the Kg Legong Jaya Rembau People's Income Initiative-Agro-Entrepreneur Initiative (PR-Intan) Project,' he said.
