Groups: Jakim guidelines on attending non-Muslim events counterproductive to unity

Vibrant atmosphere: Anwar flanked by Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam chairman Tan Sri R. Nadarajah (on Anwar’s right) and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo during his visit to Batu Caves ahead of Thaipusam. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Muslims in Malaysia generally know the dos and don’ts when attending events at non-Muslim houses of worship, say moderate advocates and rights groups.

Commenting on the decision by the Cabinet that there is no need for the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) to issue guidelines for Muslims attending events at non-Muslim houses of worship, G25, a group of moderate advocates, said that it strongly opposes the development of any guidelines, advisory or not.