Report: Cabinet nixes proposal to introduce interfaith event guidelines
On Wednesday, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Na’im Mokhtar announced plans to introduce new rules requiring organisers to seek approval from religious authorities before inviting Muslim leaders to non-Muslim religious celebrations and funerals. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Friday, 07 Feb 2025 1:27 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The Cabinet has scrapped plans for guidelines on Muslim participation in non-Muslim religious celebrations and funerals following discussions this morning, Sin Chew Daily has reported.
The national daily quoted a source as saying the Cabinet rejected the proposal.
On Wednesday, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Na’im Mokhtar announced plans to introduce new rules requiring organisers to seek approval from religious authorities before inviting Muslim leaders to such events.
The announcement drew opposition from DAP, MCA, MIC, and religious groups, while PAS had expressed its support.
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