KUALA LUMPUR: Ahead of the upcoming six state elections, the Selangor religious department found that mosque and surau (small prayer halls) administrators are taking the ban on politics i
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Since 2018, the sultan of Selangor has ordered that mosques and surau become places of worship that are peaceful and prosperous and not politicized, he said. He warned that those disobeying the orders of the Selangor ruler or the instructions of MAIS may be subject to action under Section 12 or of the Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1995. Mosque officials may also have their appointment cancelled by MAIS.
On Mar 7, the state of Perak implemented a ban on politicians from giving talks at mosques and surau.
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