Speakers need credentials from Johor Islamic Religious Council to hold talks, says Ruler

JOHOR BARU: Only Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ)-accredited speakers are allowed to hold religious talks in Johor, state Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar decreed.

The Ruler said this is to avoid the spread of doctrines and deviation from the teachings of the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jammaah Islamic faith.