KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) has been urged to enhance its adoption of digital technology in Islamic governance, in line with the five key agendas set for this year.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said this is crucial to ensuring a more efficient, transparent, and accountable management and administrative system for Muslims.
“The use of digital technology can enhance the management of tithe, wakaf, and Islamic affairs more efficiently and effectively.
“Technology also enables data and information to be updated in a more organised manner and easily accessed by the public, while also facilitating better monitoring and management,” he said in his speech at the presentation of promotion letters to 42 MAIWP personnel here today.
Also present were acting MAIWP chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Nizam Yahya and MAIWP chairman Syed Kamarulzaman Syed Kabeer.
The five agendas set for all agencies under the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) are to uphold the development of the Quran and hadith, enhance understanding and appreciation of Islam, strengthen the application of technology in governance, promote social well-being of the ummah, and empower unity and civilisational harmony.
Mohd Na’im said MAIWP must also leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to disseminate information on its initiatives, while also intensifying efforts to address poverty through policies that enhance the potential of Muslims in economic, social, educational, spiritual, and moral aspects in the Federal Territories.
He added that this year has been declared MAIWP Quality Year, with a focus on improving work quality and service delivery, including anti-corruption efforts and better tithe distribution management.
Meanwhile, at a press conference, Mohd Na’im urged the public to use social media to strengthen unity and avoid causing divisions among ethnic and religious communities.
“We want Malaysia to be a successful nation economically, but this cannot be achieved if the people are constantly divided and in conflict, particularly on social media. I hope the public will be cautious when addressing sensitive issues,” he said.
-- BERNAMA
