According to UCA News, Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), has urged all Malaysians to work toward creating a more pluralistic society.

The minister told the Malaysian National News Agency, “In Malaysia, Islam is enshrined as the religion of the federation, but freedom of religion has been practiced for a long time.” He added, “This right is enshrined in the federal constitution, not just for Islam but also for other religions as long as it does not disturb the peace, cause inconvenience or lead to harm towards any party.”

Shah Kirit Kakulal Govindji, president of the Global Unity Network, an Islamic organisation that promotes “unity through knowledge,” also came out and support the minister’s view.

“The mentality and action of looking down on or insulting other religions should not exist in Malaysia,” the faith leader said. “We need to respect and abide by the right to freedom of religion guaranteed in this country.”

Last month, Malaysia’s High Court ruled that Christians in Muslim-majority Malaysia can use the word “Allah” in publications, causing distress to many radical Muslims. ICC reported that a Muslim woman issued violent anti-Christian threats online.

Source: persecution.org