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Malaysia's Cabinet is set to weigh a proposal for public disclosure of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission inquiry's final report, signaling potential transparency regarding the embattled pilgrim fund.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged RM2 million in government funding to the Al-Qaradawi Thought Institute, honouring the influential Islamic scholar's intellectual legacy and advocacy for moderation in contemporary Islamic thought.
Police are investigating allegations that donations worth millions of rupees were siphoned from India's newly inaugurated Ram temple, reigniting concerns about financial accountability at major religious institutions across the subcontinent.
India's Special Investigation Team has named high-ranking temple officials, including a former board president, in connection with a major gold theft at the Sabarimala temple. The investigation reveals a pattern of alleged theft and cover-up spanning six years.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has warned that tampering with people's faith will face consequences following an FIR in the Ram Temple donation case. He appealed to opposition parties to stop making allegations.
A former executive chairman of two Singapore mosques has been sentenced to 14 months imprisonment after being convicted of corruption involving construction contracts worth S$223,000. Abdul Rahim Mawasi provided price advice to a friend, enabling unfair contract awards.
Malaysia's Housing Ministry has spent RM200 million since 2023 maintaining non-Muslim houses of worship nationwide, with nearly 1,500 applications approved. Johor alone received RM18.75 million benefiting 154 religious institutions.
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More than 300 worshippers, predominantly young adults, participated in Qiyamullail prayers and watched a 2026 World Cup match at a Kuala Lumpur mosque, demonstrating integration of spiritual practice with youth interests.