The Malaysian Cabinet will address the contentious guidelines regarding Muslim participation in non-Muslim events during its upcoming meeting. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed this, stating that the matter will be deliberated. These guidelines, announced by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, propose prior approval from religious authorities for events involving Muslims at non-Islamic places of worship, ensuring they do not offend Muslim sensitivities.
Last week, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reprimanded those who stirred controversy over ethnic groups celebrating each other’s festivals, asserting that Malaysia should exemplify strong racial unity. — Bernama picas a first-time user . Exclusively for Malay Mail readers: Use codePUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 — The Cabinet is set to discuss the contentious guidelines on Muslim participation in non-Muslim events during its meeting tomorrow, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed today.
The announcement sparked criticism, with Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan cautioning that such regulations could complicate matters for Muslim lawmakers attending interfaith events. Meanwhile, at a separate event in Putrajaya today, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, who previously faced backlash over Muslim participation in non-Muslim celebrations during Christmas, declined to comment on the proposed guidelines. and Madani,” he said when approached at his ministry’s Chinese New Year celebration.
“I observe that our national leaders today, including the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, and our Prime Minister , consistently emphasise in their speeches, official statements, and actions that they truly understand the religious beliefs of all Malaysians and the interfaith understanding we have upheld over the years.
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