MUIS to strengthen religious guidance, spiritual care and family support at mosques

Later this year, Masjid Hasanah at Teban Gardens will pilot Qaryah Emas to connect seniors with their local mosque and strengthen their social networks.

SAFEGUARDS COMMITTEE BEGINS WORK

Mr Zaqy also gave an update on the Committee to Strengthen Safeguards in Religious Settings, which he previously announced.

The committee held its first meeting on Thursday and has begun its work.

It will engage selected stakeholders including religious teachers, madrasah staff, parents, young people and children to understand existing safeguards, assess how well they work and identify gaps.

This will inform “practical, prioritised recommendations” to make religious settings safer, Mr Zaqy said.

He added that having safeguards in place was not enough if they were not properly implemented.

“Do our people know the boundaries expected of them? Does someone feel safe raising a concern? Are warning signs recognised, and acted on quickly?” he said.

“This responsibility cannot rest with the Committee or MUIS alone. It is also the responsibility of every mosque leader, asatizah, staff member and volunteer, especially to protect the young persons and children that parents have entrusted to us.”