Cabinet: National unity must be prioritised in policy decisions


PETALING JAYA: The government has reaffirmed that any policy formulation must prioritise national unity and receive Cabinet approval, following concerns over proposed guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim festivities and funerals.

In a joint statement on Friday (Feb 7), National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar stressed the importance of inclusivity in decision-making.

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