GE15: Avoid turning mosques into political arena, says Kelantan Religious Council


KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) has reminded all mosque officials not to be involved in any campaign or activity involving political parties.

Its president, Tengku Tan Sri Mohamad Rizam Tengku Abdul Aziz, said that all imams in all mosques statewide should prevent mosques from being used as political arenas and places for campaigning when the 15th general election is underway.

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