Minister Govt To Step Up Efforts Against Deviant Teachings

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Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Islamic Affairs) Mohd Na'im Mokhtar emphasised the importance of strict enforcement against groups spreading content on deviant teachings.
He said this following the decree by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar at the national-level Maal Hijrah celebration today, adding it was crucial for either the religious authorities or police to act decisively on this issue.
“I will instruct the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) to engage in discussions with the state Islamic religious departments, particularly their enforcement divisions, to collaborate in addressing issues related to the spread of deviant teachings,” he told the media after the Maal Hijrah celebration today.
Na'im added that to uphold the king's decree, he will seek an audience with His Majesty soon to discuss the establishment of a special committee to tackle the spread of deviant content.
Additionally, he said that His Majesty’s decree regarding the need for a religious reference centre to disseminate accurate knowledge and information is an important step due to the challenge of the unrestricted flow of information through social media, which is difficult to regulate.
“The matter will be discussed with Jakim, the federal-level religious agency responsible for regulating religious issues.
“As the ruler ordered the establishment of a religious reference centre, we will explore how to proceed with its establishment,” he said.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan IskandarEarlier, in his royal address, Sultan Ibrahim urged the government to strengthen enforcement against deviant content and establish a religious reference centre to promote accurate knowledge and information dissemination.
Be respectful on social media
On that note, Na'im expressed full support for Sultan Ibrahim's decree, emphasising the importance for the public, especially social media users, to uphold moral standards and respectful language while using these platforms for constructive purposes rather than causing harm.
“Let's all adhere to His Majesty’s decree to use social media responsibly, foster mutual respect, and cultivate unity and harmony among our multi-racial communities,” he said.
Earlier, Sultan Ibrahim and his consort Raja Zarith Sofiah, attended the national-level Maal Hijrah celebration at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
Also present were Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail; Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and his wife, Azrina Puteri Mohamed Mahyuddin.
- Bernama

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