Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar and National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.
However, Jakim can still advise Muslims on attending the events, although it is not policy
KUALA LUMPUR : – The government has scrapped the proposed guidelines on Muslims attending non-Muslim festivities, funerals, or events at non-Muslim places of worship, confirming that any advice from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will not be considered policy.
In a joint statement, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar and National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the Cabinet decided against implementing the guidelines after they “caused confusion” among Malaysians of different races and religions.
“The Cabinet has agreed that Jakim can provide advice to Muslims regarding the need to safeguard the akidah (creed) of the Muslims regarding this matter.
“However, those advice are not policy in nature,” the ministers said.
The decision follows reports that the Cabinet had opposed the proposal, which had drawn criticism from various quarters over concerns it could undermine multiracial and multireligious harmony. – scoop.my
