This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this articlebyadding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.
Find sources: "Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (April 2022) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
The Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (IRCS), is a statutory board of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth of the Government of Singapore. As a majlis, its role is to look after the administration and interests of Singapore's Muslim community. The Majlis is headed by a Council, in which members are appointed by the President of Singapore. Since 2009, the council is headquartered in the Singapore Islamic Hub, along Braddell Road.[4]
 | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1 July 1968; 56 years ago (1968-07-01) |
| Jurisdiction | Singapore |
| Headquarters | 273 Braddell Road, Singapore Islamic Hub, Singapore 579702 |
| Employees | 127 (2012)[1] |
| Annual budget | S$2.248 million (2012)[1] |
| Minister responsible | |
| Agency executives |
|
| Parent agency | Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth |
| Website | www |
| Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 新加坡回教宗教理事会 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 新加坡回教宗教理事會 | ||||||
| |||||||
| Malay name | |||||||
| Malay | Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura | ||||||
MUIS was established in 1968 when the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) came into effect.
The principal functions of MUIS are:[5]
Under AMLA, MUIS is a statutory board of the Singapore Government. It comes under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth,[6] and under the direct supervision of the Minister-In-Charge of Muslim Affairs.
Its primary statutory role is to advise the President of Singapore on all Islamic matters as well as the religious interests and issues faced by the Muslim Community in Singapore.
This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this articlebyadding citations to reliable sources in this section. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (April 2022) (Learn how and when to remove this message)
|
The Council of MUIS operates as the overall decision-making body and has responsibility for the formulation of policies and operational plans.
The Council comprises the President of MUIS, the Mufti of Singapore, persons recommended by the Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs and other persons nominated by Muslim organisations. The President of Singapore appoints all members of the Council.
As of 2023[update] Mohamed Sa'at Abdul Rahman serves as President of MUIS and Nazirudin Mohd Nasir as the Mufti of Singapore.[7]
| Role | Name | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Executive President | Mr. Mohamed Sa'at Abdul Rahman | Editor, Berita Harian |
| Mufti | Sahibus Samahah Ustaz Dr. Nazirudin Mohd Nasir | Mufti of the Republic of Singapore |
| Appointment | Name |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive | Mr. Kadir Maideen Bin Mohamed |
| Deputy Chief Executive I | Dr. Albakri Ahmad |
| Deputy Chief Executive II | Mr. Khairul Anwar Mohd Abdul Alim |
| Mufti | Sahibus Samahah Ustaz Dr. Nazirudin Mohd Nasir |
| Deputy Muftis' | Ustaz Dr. Mohd Murat Md Aris Ustaz Dr. Mohammad Hannan Hassan Ustaz Dr. Izal Mustafa Kamar |
| Director, Legal | Shahla Iqbal |
| Quality Service Manager | Mohamad Helmy Mohd Isa |
| Division | Directors |
|---|---|
| Religious Policy & Development | Ustaz Mahmoud Mathlub Bin Sidek, Director
|
| Religious Talent Development | Mr. Mohamad Azam Bin Abdul Aziz, Senior Director
|
| Higher Education & Research | Ms. Sharifah Farah Aljunied, Director
|
| Education | Mr. Mohamad Azam Bin Abdul Aziz, Senior Director
|
| Finance & Asset Development | Ms. Norhayati Haron, Director
|
| Halal Certification | Mr. Muhammad Faizal Othman, Deputy Director (Halal Development)
|
| Community Funds | Ms. Dewi Hartaty Suratty, Director (Asset Policy and Endowment)
|
| Human Capital | Ms. Azlina Manas, Director
|
| Strategy & Transformation | Mr. Mohamad Helmy Mohd Isa, Senior Director
|
| One Mosque Sector | Mr. Zalman Putra Ahmad Ali, Senior Director
|
| Group Infrastructure & Resilience | Mr. Zaini Osman, Senior Director
|
| Strategic Engagement | Mr. Mohamed Asri Abdul Aziz, Senior Director
|
| Governance | Mr. Sakdun Sardi, Deputy Director |
This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this sectionbyadding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (April 2022) (Learn how and when to remove this message)
|
Full Members
Senior Associate Members
Associate Members
Chairman
Members
The Singapore Islamic Hub is a religious campus that houses Masjid Muhajirin, Madrasah Irsyad Zuhri Al-Islamiah and the headquarters of Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura. These institutions combined (mosque, madrasa and majlis) create a cohesive and symbiotic whole, embodies the Islamic principles of Iman, Ilmu and Amal (Faith, Knowledge and Deeds) respectively.[8]
The MUIS Halal services formally started in 1978. The increasing demand for Halal-certified products and eating establishments, as well as the need to regulate the Halal industry drove the move to set up its Halal Certification Strategic Unit.
In 2009, Muis certified more than 2,600 premises and has played an important role as the custodian of Halal food assurance for Singapore’s 15% Muslim population. Furthermore, the promising Halal food industry with the availability of many Halal-certified eating establishments has helped to foster social interaction between individuals from diverse racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.[9]
