KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- The Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) has flatly rejected any requirements for non-Muslims to obtain Islamic religious authorities' approvals before hosting celebratory events that may involve Muslims.
This came after Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar announced last Tuesday that the government will release new guidelines regarding the participation of Muslims in celebrations and funeral ceremonies of non-Muslims as well as for visits and events held at their places of worship.
MHS said that the government did not consult key stakeholders, including religious organisations and civil society groups, before making the announcement.
"The Malaysian Department of Islamic ...