Selangor sultan again warns lawmakers not to politicise mosques, surau

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KUALA LUMPUR – Selangor’s Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has again cautioned against lawmakers using mosques and surau in the state as political platforms to spread party propaganda.

In his royal address during the opening of the Selangor assembly today, the ruler reiterated his decree that state religious authorities will ensure only those who are accredited and vetted are allowed to preach in houses of worship.

Similarly, he also decreed for state authorities to ensure that religious premises are free from political influence.

“Mosques and surau should not be the source that divides the unity and harmony of Muslims on the grounds of political ideologies and never-ending political retribution.

“This however occurs when there are preachers who take advantage during their speeches to chide, insult and even slander certain people on the basis of differing political ideologies.

“I am concerned that such culture, if not contained, will affect the unity among Muslims, especially the Malays.”

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