Jakim's ruling does not apply in the state and it can't comply with the ruling even if it wanted to, says its ministers.
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia 's view that Muslims in Malaysia are not allowed to participate inquoted Sarawak Islamic Affairs Junior Minister Abdul Rahman Junaidi as saying that praying together has been a part of religious tolerance as practised in the state.
"We in Sarawak always prioritise maintaining harmony and unity among races and religion in a multi-cultural society," he said.also quoted Sarawak Communications and Corporate Affairs Junior Minister Abdullah Saidol, who echoed his colleague's sentiments against imposing such prohibitions on Muslims. "[For] the Ustaz reciting the prayer, I have never heard them say the prayer is only for Muslims," he said.
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