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The Star
12 hours ago
- The Star
Young doctors detained in Melaka for alleged khalwat incident
MELAKA: A young couple, both doctors in their mid-20s, were detained following an alleged khalwat (close proximity) incident at a home in Taman Semabok Perdana here, says Datuk Rahmad Mariman. The Melaka education, higher learning and religious affairs committee chairman said that the pair, both aged 26, were picked up during the 3.25pm raid on Tuesday (July 29) by enforcement officers from the state Islamic Religious Department (JAIM). "They were fully clothed at the time of the arrest and were taken to JAIM's office for further investigation before being released on bail,' he said on Tuesday (July 29). Rahmad said the case was being investigated under Section 53 of the Melaka Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1991, which carries a fine of up to RM3,000, up to two years' imprisonment, or both, upon conviction. Earlier, mosque officials, police and residents were present at the housing estate to confront the couple and had to wait nearly 20 minutes as the couple initially refused to answer the door. They eventually opened the front door once JAIM enforcement officers arrived at the scene. It was learnt that the male doctor claimed to the officers that he was living at a rented home shared with two housemates who were not present during the raid. The pair were attached to a public hospital here.
Barnama
27-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Maal Hijrah: Azmar Talib Honoured For Championing Islamic Economy In Melaka
MELAKA, June 27 (Bernama) -- A strong passion for economics and real estate, along with years of trusted service, has earned Datuk Azmar Talib the Melaka Tokoh Maal Hijrah 2025 award. The 65-year-old from Masjid Tanah received the Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Award in recognition of his contributions to Islamic economic development and efforts to modernise waqf and zakat management in the state. Azmar said he still has several ideas to help improve the economy of Muslims in Melaka, especially the asnaf group. 'Waqf (endowment made by Muslims for charitable or religious purposes) properties must be developed and managed efficiently to benefit the community and this is what I'm working on with JAIM and Tabung Haji,' he said after receiving the award during the state Maal Hijrah celebration at Masjid Al-Hakeem, Kampung Tehel here last night. The ceremony, officiated by Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam, was attended by state leaders and over 3,000 people. Azmar, who once served as CEO of TRX City Sdn Bhd, hopes more Muslims will go into business, following the Sunnah of the Prophet in building a strong economy. He said his current roles in the Melaka Islamic Religious Council (MAIM) and the State Economic Action Council (MTENM) allow him to help strengthen both the state's economy and Islamic affairs. 'We are still economically behind and often rely on aid because many of us work for others. I believe zakat and waqf assets should be better utilised through investments, and the returns can help Muslims start businesses,' he said. Azmar was one of 12 recipients of the Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M awards.
Yomiuri Shimbun
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yomiuri Shimbun
7,000 Manufacturers Aim to Raise Wages for Foreign Workers with Specified Skilled Worker Status through New Association
Thirty major industry associations in manufacturing sectors such as steel, electronics and textiles established a cross-industry human resources management organization to secure more highly skilled foreign workers to work in Japan. About 7,000 companies will join the Japan Association for Human Resources in Industrial Product Manufacturing (JAIM), which will require each member company to provide a 1.5%-3% year-on-year pay raise for those who work under the specified skilled workers status. The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry on Wednesday recognized JAIM as a registered entity to support acceptance of the highly skilled, long-term workers. JAIM includes 30 major manufacturing-related organizations such as the Japan Iron and Steel Federation, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association and the Japan Textile Federation. A similar organization has already been established in the construction industry, but JAIM, the second such organization, covers a wider range of industries. The specified skilled workers system was launched in 2019, with 280,000 foreign nationals working under the system as of fiscal 2024. Of these, 45,000 are in the manufacturing industry, and the number is expected to quadruple from the current figure to up to 170,000 in fiscal 2028. Many of the JAIM member firms face severe labor shortages and aim to retain workers by raising wages. Specifically, a minimum year-on-year salary growth rate per foreign worker will be set at 3% for large companies and 1.5% for small and midsized companies. JAIM will verify the employers' performance annually through documents, and companies that fail to meet the standards will be required to raise wages the following year. If firms do not adhere to the guidelines, they will be expelled from the association and will no longer be able to hire the specified skilled workers. The government plans to abolish by fiscal 2027 the technical intern training program, which caused such problems as long working hours and unpaid wages. Instead, the Employment for Skill Development Program will be established to create a favorable working environment for foreign workers and encourage their transition of residential status to specified skilled workers.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Melaka records continuous increase in enrollment of SRA students
MELAKA: Melaka continues to record an increase in student enrollment in the Religious Primary Schools (SRA) under the Melaka Islamic Religious Department (JAIM) every year, said Deputy Exco for Education, Higher Learning and Religious Affairs, Datuk Rosli Abdullah. He stated that as of April, a total of 50,024 students have registered for JAIM's SRA compared to 48,976 students last year, and this increase clearly reflects the high interest and concern of parents regarding religious education. 'The state government welcomes this development and considers it as evidence of the community's trust in the role of religious schools in shaping the identity of Muslim children in this state. 'Religious education is seen as increasingly important in facing the complex and challenging global challenges that arise every day, and the role of education today has gone beyond its traditional functions,' he said while speaking at the JAIM Religious Schools Academic Excellence Ceremony for the Year 2024 here today. Rosli added that the role of educational institutions now also includes the aspects of character building and the well-being of students, and not just focusing solely on academic fields. 'Students do not only attend school to learn but are also equipped with various aspects of character and psychology so that they become knowledgeable individuals with noble morals in line with the aspiration to produce a MADANI generation,' he said. In addition, he stated that the event organized by the JAIM Education Division was held to celebrate and recognize 167 students from 45 schools who achieved excellent performance, particularly in academics throughout the year 2024. 'This event involves the presentation of awards for three main types of examinations at the primary and secondary levels, namely the Al-Quran and Fardu Ain Class Assessment Examination (UPKK), the Arab Language Elementary Certificate (SIA), and the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM).' The award given proves that the state government always cares about the development of Islamic education for children in this state, in addition to being one of the efforts to support the mainstream education system for the balance between the worldly and the hereafter,' he said.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Student numbers grow in Melaka Islamic schools: EXCO
MELAKA: Melaka continues to record an increase in student enrollment in the Religious Primary Schools (SRA) under the Melaka Islamic Religious Department (JAIM) every year, said Deputy Exco for Education, Higher Learning and Religious Affairs, Datuk Rosli Abdullah. He stated that as of April, a total of 50,024 students have registered for JAIM's SRA compared to 48,976 students last year, and this increase clearly reflects the high interest and concern of parents regarding religious education. 'The state government welcomes this development and considers it as evidence of the community's trust in the role of religious schools in shaping the identity of Muslim children in this state. 'Religious education is seen as increasingly important in facing the complex and challenging global challenges that arise every day, and the role of education today has gone beyond its traditional functions,' he said while speaking at the JAIM Religious Schools Academic Excellence Ceremony for the Year 2024 here today. Rosli added that the role of educational institutions now also includes the aspects of character building and the well-being of students, and not just focusing solely on academic fields. 'Students do not only attend school to learn but are also equipped with various aspects of character and psychology so that they become knowledgeable individuals with noble morals in line with the aspiration to produce a MADANI generation,' he said. In addition, he stated that the event organized by the JAIM Education Division was held to celebrate and recognize 167 students from 45 schools who achieved excellent performance, particularly in academics throughout the year 2024. 'This event involves the presentation of awards for three main types of examinations at the primary and secondary levels, namely the Al-Quran and Fardu Ain Class Assessment Examination (UPKK), the Arab Language Elementary Certificate (SIA), and the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM).' The award given proves that the state government always cares about the development of Islamic education for children in this state, in addition to being one of the efforts to support the mainstream education system for the balance between the worldly and the hereafter,' he said.
