Johor Ruler: MAINJ permission needed for any religious talks

Sultan Ibrahim: ‘This is to avoid the spread of doctrines and deviation from the teachings of the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jammaah Islamic faith.’

JOHOR BARU: Religious speakers who wish to conduct talks in Johor or hold any Islam-related activity must receive credentials from the Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ), according to Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.

The Johor Ruler decreed that only MAINJ-accredited speakers were allowed to hold religious talks anywhere in the state, including mosques and surau.