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Zaqy Mohamad

Funding for Singapore’s first Islamic college will not come at expense of other needs: Zaqy

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad said MUIS will continue to balance its support for Singapore’s first Islamic college against the needs of mosques, madrasahs, religious education and lower-income families.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad said MUIS will continue to balance its support for Singapore’s first Islamic college against the needs of mosques, madrasahs, religious education and lower-income families.

Beyond war, key maritime nations grope for solutions to keep waterways open

(From left) Acting Minister for Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the opening dinner for the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain.
(From left) Acting Minister for Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the opening dinner for the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain.

Institutions need to evolve to changing needs but core values, purpose should endure: Zaqy Mohamad

(From left) Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi, and West Coast-Jurong West GRC Hamid Razak at the opening of Jamae Chulia Heritage on Oct 24 in Chinatown.
(From left) Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi, and West Coast-Jurong West GRC Hamid Razak at the opening of Jamae Chulia Heritage on Oct 24 in Chinatown.

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.
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.

Zaqy on Saudi airport attacks: Targeting civilians, civilian infrastructure ‘cannot be justified’

A screenshot from a video online reportedly showing King Khalid International Airport after the Oct 10 attack.
A screenshot from a video online reportedly showing King Khalid International Airport after the Oct 10 attack.

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

Committee to review safeguards protecting minors in Islamic institutions after mosque sex abuse case

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad announced the committee in Parliament on Sept 8.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad announced the committee in Parliament on Sept 8.

New online directory to provide one-stop shop of programmes for Malay/Muslim community

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad speaking at the launch of the M³+ Directory at Heartbeat@Bedok on Aug 30.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad speaking at the launch of the M³+ Directory at Heartbeat@Bedok on Aug 30.

MUIS to roll out common safeguarding framework across mosques to protect children and youth

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad interacting with participants at a programming workshop at the Singapore University of Technology and Design on Aug 29.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad interacting with participants at a programming workshop at the Singapore University of Technology and Design on Aug 29.

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