Respect ban on politicians giving talks at mosques, says PM
Anwar Ibrahim says the ban is applicable to all parties, himself included.
FT mosques allowed congregational prayers without physical distancing from April 1
Congregants are encouraged to bring and use their own prayer mats.
Govt to monitor Omicron effect before advising rulers on mosque SOPs
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says more time is needed for this before any decision is made.
Perlis mufti throws weight behind silent protest over ‘double standard’ in mosque SOPs
Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin says there appears to be an unfair assumption that mosques are breeding grounds for the Covid-19 virus.
Govt mulls banning transgenders from entering mosques in federal territories
Deputy religious affairs minister Ahmad Marzuk Shaary says the situation in other states will depend on their religious authorities.
Selangor sultan to vet names of religious teachers, mosque officials who refuse Covid jab
State exco meanwhile says the refusal of some to be vaccinated will slow down the full reopening of mosques in Selangor.
Call to prayer draws crowds in Covid-wracked Indonesia
There have been reports of rampant safety violations, including unmasked children and devotees praying inches apart.
No turning mosque prayer halls into vaccination areas, says deputy minister
Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Ahmad Amzad Hashim says PPVs can only be opened at mosques if the necessary facilities are available there.
Mosques full despite Pakistan’s third wave of Covid
Authorities in Pakistan have turned a blind eye to religious gatherings, fearing a crackdown could ignite widespread confrontation in the deeply conservative Islamic republic.
Mosques, suraus in Sabah open for prayers
This is subject to limits on the number of worshippers allowed and compliance with SOPs.
Living on a prayer after pandemic-related ban on religious activities
For many imams, the events that once earned them an income on the side have been brought to a halt by the various lockdowns.
