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The Sun
22-06-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Johor eases religious school dress code amid hot weather
BATU PAHAT: In view of the current hot weather, the Johor government has eased the dress code for students at Islamic religious schools to ensure their comfort throughout learning sessions. Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said there were no issues regarding the implementation, as the state government had authorised the District Islamic Education Office (PPID) to determine the appropriate attire. He said similar measures had been implemented before and could be reintroduced when necessary. 'In Johor, students are required to wear baju Melayu, so having looser clothing makes it more practical, especially during the current weather,' he said after closing the Johor State-Level Mahabbah Komuniti MADANI Carnival at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) today. On the programme, Mohd Fared said it was a strategic collaboration among various parties aimed at reaching out to the community, particularly the youth, to provide a clearer understanding of increasingly complex social and religious issues.


The Sun
22-06-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Johor eases uniform rules for Islamic school students amid hot weather
BATU PAHAT: In view of the current hot weather, the Johor government has eased the dress code for students at Islamic religious schools to ensure their comfort throughout learning sessions. Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said there were no issues regarding the implementation, as the state government had authorised the District Islamic Education Office (PPID) to determine the appropriate attire. He said similar measures had been implemented before and could be reintroduced when necessary. 'In Johor, students are required to wear baju Melayu, so having looser clothing makes it more practical, especially during the current weather,' he said after closing the Johor State-Level Mahabbah Komuniti MADANI Carnival at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) today. On the programme, Mohd Fared said it was a strategic collaboration among various parties aimed at reaching out to the community, particularly the youth, to provide a clearer understanding of increasingly complex social and religious issues.


Malay Mail
22-06-2025
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Hot weather prompts Johor to ease uniform rules for religious school students, says state exco
BATU PAHAT, June 22 — In view of the current hot weather, the Johor government has eased the dress code for students at Islamic religious schools to ensure their comfort throughout learning sessions. Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said there were no issues regarding the implementation, as the state government had authorised the District Islamic Education Office (PPID) to determine the appropriate attire. He said similar measures had been implemented before and could be reintroduced when necessary. 'In Johor, students are required to wear baju Melayu, so having looser clothing makes it more practical, especially during the current weather,' he said after closing the Johor State-Level Mahabbah Komuniti Madani Carnival at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) today. On the programme, Mohd Fared said it was a strategic collaboration among various parties aimed at reaching out to the community, particularly the youth, to provide a clearer understanding of increasingly complex social and religious issues. — Bernama


New Straits Times
15-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Haj scam: Johor govt saddened, ready to assist relevant authorities
JOHOR BARU: The Johor government has expressed disappointment over claims that Malaysian pilgrims were victims of a fraudulent haj package, allegedly confined and forced to take a perilous journey on foot to Makkah without proper documentation. State Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said he is closely monitoring the development of the case and praying for the safety of those affected. "We are saddened that such haj-related scams continue to occur. "What is even more distressing is that the alleged victims are elderly individuals and those with health issues," he said in a statement today. He urged the families of the victims to remain patient and place their full trust in the authorities to carry out a thorough investigation. The state government, he added, stands ready to assist the relevant authorities in resolving such issues and educate the public to be more cautious. Mohd Fared said there were no shortcuts in performing haj, and advised the public to rely on the expertise and advisory services of Tabung Haji. It was reported that 47 Malaysian pilgrims allegedly fell victim to the scam, believed to be linked to a prominent religious figure. A daughter of one of the victims claimed her parents and aunt left for Saudi Arabia to perform the haj with the said agent on May 9. However, upon arriving in Jeddah, they were allegedly forced to travel on foot via unsafe routes without valid haj visas, fearing strict enforcement by Saudi authorities. Three police reports Three police reports were lodged by the victims' families, with two of them were filed in Mantin, Negri Sembilan and one in Ayer Hitam, Johor.

Barnama
15-06-2025
- Barnama
Haj Scam: Johor Govt Saddened, urges Families To Trust authorities
JOHOR BAHRU, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Johor government has expressed disappointment over claims that Malaysian pilgrims were victims of a fraudulent haj package, allegedly confined and forced to take a perilous journey on foot to Makkah without proper documentation. State Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said he is closely monitoring the development of the case and praying for the safety of those affected. 'We are saddened that such haj-related scams continue to occur. What is even more distressing is that the victims are elderly individuals and those with health issues,' he said in a statement today. He urged the families of the victim to remain patient and place their full trust in the authorities to carry out a thorough investigation. The state government, he added, stands ready to assist the relevant authorities in resolving such issues and educate the public to be more cautious. Mohd Fared stressed that there are no shortcuts in performing haj, and advised the public to rely on the expertise and advisory services of Tabung Haji. According to media reports yesterday, 47 Malaysian pilgrims allegedly fell victim to the scam, believed to be linked to a prominent religious figure. A daughter of one of the victims claimed her parents and aunt left for Saudi Arabia to perform the haj with the said agent on May 9. However, upon arriving in Jeddah, they were allegedly forced to travel on foot via unsafe routes without valid haj visas, fearing strict enforcement by Saudi authorities.