Sunday November 8, 2009
MB: No licence needed to preach in Johor
By ZAZALI MUSA
JOHOR BARU: Islamic preachers do not need a tauliah (licence) from the Johor Islamic Religious Council (Maij) to preach Islam in the state.
Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman added, however, they must be qualified and well-versed in Islamic teachings.
“So far, Maij has not banned anyone from Johor or outside from preaching as long, as they do not divert from true Islamic teachings,’’ he said.
While no permit is required to teach in mosques or private residences, Ghani said preachers have to obtain a police permit if the events took place at public places such as stadiums or open fields.
He said this in response to questions on the arrest of former Perlis mufti Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department early this week.
Ghani said Maij had no plans to ban Dr Asri.
He added that the former Perlis mufti was always welcome in Johor.
He was speaking in a press conference after attending the Pintar Al-Quran pre-school children’s graduation ceremony or khatam organised by UEM Land Holdings Bhd.
Five selected Kemas kindergartens in Gelang Patah with 60 pre-school children took part in the pioneer programme which started in June 2008.
Ghani said the programme would be extended state-wide early next year to 22,000 pre-school children from 1,000 Kemas kindergartens.
On a separate matter, Ghani said he was not aware of rumours that two MCA state executive councillors would be replaced following the tussles in the party.
They are Tan Kok Hong and Hoo Seong Chang who hold the International Trade and Industry, Energy, Water, Telecommunications and Environment portfolio, and the Domestic Trade and Tourism portfolios, respectively.
“The appointment of Johor executive councillors are the sole prerogative of the Sultan of Johor,’’ he said.
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