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Umno religious council warns non-Muslim ministers over remarks on Islam

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The party’s ulama council cites the recent chicken and ham sandwich issue and the proposal to restrict the sale of alcohol in predominantly Muslim areas in Ipoh.

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Umno’s ulama council called for all parties in the unity government to uphold harmony and be mindful of religious and cultural sensitivities. (File pic)

PETALING JAYA:
Umno’s ulama council has reminded non-Muslim ministers to be more careful when commenting on issues related to Islam and Muslims.

In a statement, the council said such ministers should exercise caution so as to avoid negative perceptions that could be manipulated by certain parties to provoke religious sensitivities.

The council cited two issues, namely the sale of pre-packed chicken ham and cheese sandwiches with an allegedly misused halal logo, sold on Universiti Malaya’s campus, as well as the sale of alcohol in predominantly Muslim areas in Ipoh.

Although housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming waded into both controversies, the council did not explicitly mention him in their statement.

DAP vice-chairman Nga previously accused certain quarters of making a fuss about the sandwiches, stating that ham simply referred to meat that had been cured.

The company which produced the sandwiches has since been charged with misusing the halal logo on its sandwiches. The company’s managing director also faced similar charges.

Nga has also advised local authorities to maintain existing guidelines on the sale of liquor and alcoholic beverages, in response to the Ipoh City Council’s proposal to expand its ban on the sale of liquor and alcoholic beverages in Malay-Muslim majority areas.

Currently, there is a ban on the sale of liquor and alcoholic beverages in Manjoi, a satellite town within Ipoh.

In its statement, Umno’s ulama council also told all parties within the government to uphold harmony and be mindful of religious and cultural sensitivities.

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