PETALING JAYA: Sisters in Islam (SIS) says the proposed new guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events is a troubling escalation of the government’s overreach into personal and communal interactions.
The NGO said that at a time when Malaysia should be strengthening its multicultural identity, these new rules move Malaysians further from the vision of a united and harmonious society.
“Instead of promoting understanding and coexistence, these guidelines treat interfaith engagement as a threat rather than an opportunity for cultural exchange and mutual respect,” the group said in a statement yesterday.
SIS said that the policies could also be infringing the rights of non-Muslim communities as they restrict them from freely practising their faith and celebrating their traditions.
“We call on all Malaysians to reject policies that foster division and to advocate for a Malaysia that upholds the dignity and rights of all its people,” SIS said.
