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Under new rules, M'sians must get permission from authorities to invite Muslims to non-Muslim events
New rules.
Before inviting Muslims to non-Muslim events like festivities and funerals, event organisers must obtain permission from the authorities, under a new set of proposed guidelines in Malaysia.
They also need to seek the views of Islamic agencies, and ensure that the events do not contain elements that offend the sensitivities of Muslims.
The proposed rules include events at non-Muslim houses of worship, like churches, temples, or shrines, reported The Star on Feb. 6, 2025.
Proposed guidelines
The new guidelines were proposed by the Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI), which The Star reports is a national-level Islamic affairs body.
Other guidelines include making sure such events involving Muslims must also not be held close to mosques, surau, Muslim cemeteries, or land donated for religious use through wakaf.
They cannot be held during Muslim daily prayer times, including during Friday prayers.
The premises for such events must not display non-Muslim religious symbols.
Furthermore, speeches or songs containing non-Muslim religious "propaganda" would be prohibited.
Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) in Malaysia, said the proposed guidelines would be finalised and updated by the end of the month.
He added that the updated guidelines would complement the existing set, but would replace any existing guidelines found to be contradictory.
Don't politicise: Malaysian minister
Critics expressed concern that the new guidelines could exacerbate religious divisions in the country.
But responding to detractors of the proposed guidelines, Na'im said that they were meant to foster "social and cultural" harmony in Malaysia's multi-religious society.
The guidelines would allow Muslims to attend celebrations or ceremonies of other religions in a respectful manner, observe proper decorum, and uphold the principles of Islamic faith, Na'im said, according to the Malay Mail.
"The guidelines will also ensure that the participation of Muslims in such activities does not spark controversy or infringe upon religious sensitivities," he added.
The minister reiterated that the guidelines were still undergoing consultations and will be reviewed later on.
He also stressed that the matter should not be politicised.
However, Na'im's reassurances have not managed to quell all doubts.
Syahredzan Johan, an MP with the Democratic Action Party (DAP), which is in a coalition with the ruling parties of the government, said he would seek a meeting with Na'im, reported Free Malaysia Today.
He commented in an Instagram post:
"Muslim elected representatives who attend these events are obviously not there for worship, but to carry out their duties and responsibilities to our constituents.
Some of us MPs will be seeking a meeting with the minister to clarify this and provide our input on the matter."
Top image from Bernama and Wonderful Malaysia
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