G25 finds formation of Jakim, National Council of Islamic Affairs unconstitutional
Saturday, 11 Jan 2020 03:45 PM MYTDatuk Hishamudin Yunus said the formation of a federal Islamic institution is against the Constitution, which provides for matters concerning Islam under the jurisdiction of the states. — Picture by Choo Choy May
“The formation of Jakim is unconstitutional because of Islamic affairs under the purview of the states. There are no laws to establish Jakim. Other panellists included NGO Musawah's executive director Zainah Anwar and deputy chief executive officer of the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies Malaysia, Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil.
In the G25 report, the group whose members comprise former senior civil servants, also argued that the formation of NCIA is unconstitutional.
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