MB: Kedah govt reiterates 'Allah' exclusive to Muslims
BernamaPublished: Jan 8, 2014 11:55 PM | Updated: Jan 9, 2014 12:09 AM
The Kedah government has reiterated that the use of the word 'Allah' is exclusive to Muslims.
Menteri Besar Mukhriz Mahathir said the stand is consistent with the national fatwa and decision of the Court of Appeal on Oct 14, last year.
Mukhriz Mahathir says use of the word by those of other faiths there is isolated.
The Kedah government has reiterated that the use of the word 'Allah' is exclusive to Muslims.
Menteri Besar Mukhriz Mahathir (right) said the stand is consistent with the national fatwa and decision of the Court of Appeal on Oct 14, last year.
"The state considers it important to make a clear stand to avoid any untoward incidents.
"I am confident this stand will not affect the religious harmony in Kedah," he said after chairing the state executive council (exco) meeting in Alor Setar today.
He said although the use of the word 'Allah' by other followers of other faiths was isolated in Kedah, it should be curbed before it became serious.
"There was a case in Seberang Perak followed by another in Kulim. I have discussed with my colleagues that we need to make a clear statement on this and not wait for it to spread."
Mukhriz also said the state exco meeting also agreed to establish a Department of Governance and Integrity to strengthen the state's administration.
"The Kedah government wants to emulate the governance and integrity of the federal government."
The new department will be headed by a senior officer (N54 or JUSA) while the deputy will be from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
- Bernama
Menteri Besar Mukhriz Mahathir (right) said the stand is consistent with the national fatwa and decision of the Court of Appeal on Oct 14, last year."The state considers it important to make a clear stand to avoid any untoward incidents.
"I am confident this stand will not affect the religious harmony in Kedah," he said after chairing the state executive council (exco) meeting in Alor Setar today.
He said although the use of the word 'Allah' by other followers of other faiths was isolated in Kedah, it should be curbed before it became serious.
"There was a case in Seberang Perak followed by another in Kulim. I have discussed with my colleagues that we need to make a clear statement on this and not wait for it to spread."
Mukhriz also said the state exco meeting also agreed to establish a Department of Governance and Integrity to strengthen the state's administration.
"The Kedah government wants to emulate the governance and integrity of the federal government."
The new department will be headed by a senior officer (N54 or JUSA) while the deputy will be from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
- Bernama
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