https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/ Clarification of various topics by MUIS. en Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:32:43 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/clarification-regarding-muis-s-management-of-wakaf-propertiesurn:isomer:resource:157815Under AMLA, MUIS ensures wakaf properties are well-managed to generate sustainable income for their intended beneficiaries.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Wakaf https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/clarification-on-fake-muis-zakat-financial-assistance-application-urn:isomer:resource:39036MUIS has been alerted to a fake online advert claiming that Zakat Financial Assistance applications can be submitted online.Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Financial assistance https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/clarification-on-singapore-bangladeshi-society--sbs--memourn:isomer:resource:37962A circular from the Singapore Bangladeshi Society (SBS) to the Bangladeshi Muslim transient worker (MTW) community generated a lot of disappointment.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800Mosque https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/clarification-against-an-article-in-the-asia-sentinel-dated-15-jun-2021urn:isomer:resource:37959On 15 Jun 2021, a foreign publication (The Asia Sentinel) published an article “Singapore’s Islamic Council Faces Potential Corruption Charges – Whose interests has the Council been looking after?” by the author, Murray Hunter.Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800Governance https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/clarification-on-wakaf-haji-pitchay-meerah-hussainurn:isomer:resource:37963MUIS has been made aware of reports regarding the management of Wakaf Haji Pitchay Meerah Hussain.Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800Wakaf https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/clarification-regarding-post-alleging-a-muis-officer-s-involvement-in-alleged-cases-of-tampering-of-imported-meat-into-malaysia-by-a-meat-cartelurn:isomer:resource:37966Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0800Halal https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/clarification-regarding-social-media-posts-alleging-muis--non-action-against-a-case-of-deviant-teachingsurn:isomer:resource:37967Recently there have been postings on social media alleging that MUIS failed to take action for four years against a case of deviant teachings until the case was brought to the public’s attention in 2020.Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0800Deviant teachings https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/muis--response-to-straits-times-article--self-styled-prophet-said-to-have-five-spiritual-wivesurn:isomer:resource:37970We refer to the Straits Times article “Self-styled prophet said to have five spiritual wives” published on 9 November 2020.Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0800Deviant teachings https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/clarification-regarding-exhumation-works-at-choa-chu-kang-cemeteryurn:isomer:resource:37965Did you receive this WhatsApp that has been going round? Is it true that those graves mentioned are going to be exhumed?Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800Exhumation https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/muis--response-to-further-articles-and-postings-alleging-questionable-halal-certification-practicesurn:isomer:resource:37969It has been brought to MUIS' attention that there have been several further articles published as well as postings appearing on social media casting further aspersions against the integrity of MUIS’ halal certification system.Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800Halal https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/clarification-regarding-article-alleging-muis--reluctance-to-provide-financial-aid-to-needy-muslimsurn:isomer:resource:37964An article alleging MUIS' reluctance to provide financial aid to needy Muslims is being circulated online. This is not new. In fact, this has been clarified before in October 2019.Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800Financial assistance https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/muis--response-to-article-alleging-questionable-halal-certification-practices-by-a-muis-officerurn:isomer:resource:37968It has been brought to MUIS’ attention that there is an online article being circulated which alleges questionable practices in the Singapore halal certification process. MUIS would like to take this opportunity to clarify and debunk the allegations.Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0800Halal https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/clarification-on-muis---malays-underrepresented-in-singapore-facebook-pageurn:isomer:resource:37961This posting is by a page which regularly attempts to discredit MUIS. This post, like many others, contains allegations which are passed of as statements of fact, but which are not and often cannot be verified.Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0800Financial assistance https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/response-on-audit-observations-on-the-islamic-religious-council-of-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:37971MUIS takes the findings of the Auditor-General’s Office (AGO) seriously and acknowledges the lapses observed, primarily in areas of procurement, management of IT rights and other matters.Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0800Audit https://www.muis.gov.sg/resources/muis-clarifies/clarification-on-misappropriation-of-funds-by-former-mosque-official-and-volunteerurn:isomer:resource:37960A former mosque official and volunteer has pleaded guilty to criminal breach of trust in regard to cash donations to a mosque.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0800Mosque