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Selangor's Islamic religious authority is implementing stricter teacher screening protocols, including police clearance requirements, alongside new guidelines restricting student-teacher interactions in religious schools.
Selangor will host its fourth Turath Islami Festival in September 2026, bringing together 23 renowned Islamic scholars from Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco, Thailand and Egypt to promote Islamic heritage and contemporary religious scholarship.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM15.3 million allocation to strengthen religious and Islamic boarding schools across Perak, signalling continued government investment in faith-based education under the Madani framework.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged continued government support for enhancing religious and pondok schools across Malaysia, emphasizing the integration of modern disciplines alongside traditional Islamic education.