PORT DICKSON: The Malaysian Islamic Marriage Management System (SPPIM) has recorded a total of 378,815 family-related complaints from 2021 to 2023, says the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee.
Of these complaints, moral and social issues accounted for the largest share, with 167,619 cases reported.
Other concerns included irresponsibility, communication problems, lack of religious appreciation, third-party interference, and issues related to health, sexuality, finances, and career differences.
"We do receive various complaints through many channels. In the Family, Social and Community section (KSK), we have KSKCare, a hotline that can assist couples or Muslims facing issues related to starting a family, having already built one, or dealing with household problems," he told reporters here today after officiating the three-day Jakim Level 2024 Islamic Post-Marriage Course 'Fasa Semarak Kasih', which began on Friday, and attended by 19 participants.
"We provide online counselling by certified counsellors," he said.
He said that following this, various programmes had been implemented by Jakim to address conflicts or issues of marital breakdown and the increase in divorce cases among Muslims, including post-marriage courses of that nature.
Sirajuddin said the course was implemented as a platform to help married couples to gain knowledge related to household and family matters for a more harmonious and happy relationship, thereby improving their morale and work performance respectively.
In another development, he said Jakim was committed to addressing the issue of deviant teachings in the country, including enforcement, preaching, and disseminating accurate information related to deviations from the faith over time.
"If information regarding deviant teachings is received, immediate action will be taken by the state religious authorities after obtaining a decision from the state fatwa committee and views from the National Council of Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia's (MKI) deliberation committee," he said.
"The matter of (heavier) punishment is what is being discussed a lot and is still at the committee level on how to further enhance actions and appropriate punishments for those who propagate teachings contrary to Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah," he added.
Sirajuddin said that the public should report any information about questionable teachings to Jakim or their local Islamic religious departments to ensure appropriate action is taken. — Bernama