Minister: Anti-propagation bill is for FT only

Published: Sep 10, 2021 10:51 AM | Updated: Sep 10, 2021 11:21 AM

Putrajaya's new bill to prevent the spread of non-Muslim religious belief among Muslims is only applicable to the Federal Territories.

Islamic Affairs Minister Idris Ahmad said once the bill is passed, the Federal Territories will have laws similar to that of 10 other states.

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