Jakim chief and Jamil Khir seeking audience with Johor ruler


  • Nation
  • Saturday, 14 Oct 2017

Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) director-general Tan Sri Othman Mustapha and Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Islamic affairs (pix), will be seeking an audience with Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.

In a statement Saturday, Othman said that this audience would be sought as soon as possible to explain the issues related to preacher Zamihan Mat Zin’s now-viral sermon on a Muslim-only laundrette in Johor.

Save 30% for ads-free and full access now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Ayer Kuning polls: Barisan retains seat, according to unofficial count
National TVET council channels RM1mil to Unisel
PAS leader denies influence on voters over Singapore’s upcoming polls
Malaysia and Cambodia solidify bilateral judicial cooperation
Nigerian man who allegedly bit off policeman's ear remanded four days
Ayer Kuning polls: All polling centres closed, results expected at 9pm
Do not sabotage each other, Hajiji tells Gagasan Rakyat leaders
Anwar thanks Navy for service, sacrifice ahead of 91st anniversary
Safe Internet campaign aims to raise awareness of prudent use of social media among children
Norza elected to BWF council, Thailand's Patama is president

Others Also Read