Johor Sultan labels Zamihan an 'empty vessel', directs JAIJ to cease dealing with Jakim


BATU PAHAT: Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar has described Zamihan Mat Zin as an empty vessel, adding that he will direct the state Islamic Religious Department (JAIJ) to stop dealing with the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) over the Muslim preacher's remarks.

Zamihan, who is said to be a former Jakim officer, had criticised Sultan Ibrahim over the case of a Muslim-only laundrette in Muar.

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