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Contributions of Indian Muslims lauded as Bencoolen Mosque celebrates 200 years

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad (centre), said that the Indian Muslim community has played a significant role in the development of Singapore.

Radicalisation threat now more complex, building trust remains key to S’pore’s cohesion: PM Wong

At the dinner, which was attended by around 450 guests including religious and community leaders, Prime Minister Larence Wong launched an interfaith engagement toolkit developed by Harmony Centre.

Singaporeans advised to postpone umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia amid security concerns: MUIS

MUIS said it is engaging umrah travel agents to encourage assistance with postponement or rescheduling arrangements.

Mosques to remain open for daily, Friday prayers, with haze-related precautions in place: MUIS

MUIS said that non-essential outdoor programmes will be halted if the 24-hour PSI enters the “very unhealthy” range of 201 to 300.

MUIS working with CASE to help those yet to be refunded from The Meat Brothers’ korban disruption

More than 300 refunds are still outstanding as at Oct 8, according to MUIS and CASE.

Proposed changes to Muslim law include simpler divorce process, strengthened welfare of children

The number of Muslim marriages fell in 2025, from 5,184 in 2024 to 5,006 in 2025, while the number of divorces rose from 1,440 in 2024 to 1,658 in 2025.

Those providing Islamic instruction to 10 or more must register as Muslim religious schools: MUIS

Around 50 individuals and organisations are expected to register as MRS under the updated requirements.

Committee formed to strengthen safeguards for children in religious settings, report due end-2026

The Committee to Strengthen Safeguards in Religious Settings will report to Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad.

Over 5,600 Muslim households receive $2.2 million in cost-of-living support

Funded by zakat contributions, the payout complements MUIS’ monthly zakat financial assistance and the Government’s broader cost-of-living support measures.

Jail for ex-executive director of madrasah who misappropriated over $68k of its money

Razak Mohamed Lazim pleaded guilty to one count of misappropriating $68,629, and he committed the offence from February 2020.

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