No directive against interfaith prayers, says minister

Criticisms surrounding an interfaith prayer function hosted by the National Unity and Integration Department have prompted the department to seek clarification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).

Contrary to media reports, de facto National Unity and Social Wellbeing Minister P Waythamoorthy clarified today that the question on hosting interfaith prayer functions was posed as a guide for the National Unity Department, rather than to be issued as an open directive...