00:00All basics in the framework must consider the aspects of national unity and get the approval of the ministerial committee first.
00:08This statement came after controversy over the ban of lines of guidance for Muslims attending celebrations,
00:15celebrations or events at places of worship, not Islam.
00:18The Minister of State Union, Aaron Agudagang, and the Minister of Religious Affairs, Naim Mokhtar,
00:23said the ministerial committee discussed the confusion that arose with the ban today.
00:29They said the ministerial committee agreed that the Malaysian Islamic Development Office
00:33can give advice to Muslims about the need to preserve their beliefs,
00:39but the advice is not basic.
00:41Earlier today, the media cited sources saying that the ministerial committee has decided to cancel the proposed guidelines.
00:49Under the proposed regulations, there can be no speech or song with religious propaganda
00:54or performances that can insult Muslims.
00:57Promises are also not allowed to display symbols of non-Islamic religions,
01:01while supporters need to get the view of the Islamic religious authorities
01:05if their event involves Muslims.
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