Chow Yu Hui, a government lawmaker, has suggested dividing the Religious Affairs Department into two separate entities, one focused on Islam and the other on other religions. He argues that this would safeguard the rights of all citizens and prevent unnecessary controversies.
KUALA LUMPUR: A government lawmaker has proposed splitting the Religious Affairs Department into two separate entities, one for Islam and another for other religions.
Chow added that the Federal Government could follow this approach to safeguard the rights of all citizens," he added when "The minister could appoint a respected leader from the non-Muslim community to oversee non-Islamic affairs," he said. "Both ministers could engage in in-depth discussions on various religious issues to prevent unnecessary controversies. This move would help shape a more inclusive, diverse, and harmonious Malaysia," he said.
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