Brunei Impresses Visiting Malaysian Officials On Muslim Affairs

Bandar Seri Begawan – The sound management of endowment, tithe and haj affairs in Brunei has impressed the Endowment, Tithe and Haj Department of Malaysia Prime Minister's Office whose officials are currently in the country for a three-day working visit.

The Malaysian delegation, led by Datuk Haji Abdullah bin Haji Yatim, the Deputy Head of Secretaries at the Prime Minister's Office, made a visit to the Ministry of Religious Affairs yesterday.

Datuk Haji Abdullah said his department has chosen to study the three fields in Brunei because it has a strong history and management system in the areas of endowment, tithe and Haj affairs.

Besides, he added, the Endowment, Tithe and Haj Department of the Malaysian Prime Minister's Office was established only six months ago.

This is important in order to extol and dignify the Islamic community, which is currently facing various challenges.

At the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the delegation heard a briefing on the Islamic Religious Council, the management of endowment, wakaf and baitul mal.

Giving the talks was Awang Haji Abdul Wahab bin Haji Safar, the Secretary of the Islamic Religious Council.

The Brunei Islamic Religious Council is the highest Islamic body in the country and responsible in making policies in the management of religious matters.

Present was Dato Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Mohiddin,the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

The visit has given opportunities for both sides to exchange ideas and views as well as share experiences. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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