Zaqy Mohamad

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Task force finds Malay/Muslim youth value meaningful work, relationships, faith over job titles

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad unveiled findings by the Malay/Muslim Youth Taskforce at the M³+ Youth Festival on Aug 22.

MUIS reviewing mosque safeguards, boosting security measures after child sexual abuse case

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad said the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) is reviewing safeguards and strengthening security measures at mosques following a child sexual abuse case in which some of the interactions involving the offender took place at a mosque.

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