Pahang Bans The Bible From Hotel Rooms
Non-Islamic reading materials, such as the Bible, are not allowed to be placed in public reading rooms like hotel rooms in Pahang.
By Mei Mei Chu — 24 Apr 2014, 10:19 AM — Updated over 10 years ago
Hotels In Pahang Have Been Prohibited From Placing Reading Materials Of Other Religions Other Than Islam In Rooms
Hotels In The Pahang Have Been Prohibited From Placing Reading Materials Of Other Religions Other Than Islam In The Rooms
Image via blogspot.comThe Pahang Islamic and Malay Customs Council (MAIP) has prohibited hotel proprietors in the state from placing religious reading materials of other religions other than Islam in their rooms.
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The Ruling By The Pahang Islamic And Malays Customs Council Sent The Letter Of Prohibition To 147 Hotels Across The State Since 6 March 2014
According to MAIP deputy president, Datuk Seri Wan Abdul Wahid Wan Hassan, a letter of prohibition on the matter had been sent to 147 hotels across the state since March 6 and those who defied the directive could be subjected to legal action.
yahoo.comAccording To The Letter, The Bible Or Any Material Relating To A Non-Islamic Religion Is Not Allowed To Be Placed in Public Reading Rooms, Especially In Hotel Rooms
According To The Letter, The Bible Or Any Material Relating To A Non-Islamic Religion Is Not Allowed To Be Placed in Public Reading Rooms, Especially In Hotel Rooms
Image via hotelchatter.com"With that, a non-Muslim or the hotel management is prohibited from placing the Bible or any material or document relating to a non-Islamic religion in public reading rooms, especially in the hotel rooms. If such materials have been placed there, these must be removed immediately."
Doing So Could Be Regarded As An Act Of Spreading Other Religious Beliefs To Muslims
He said the act of placing the materials in the hotel rooms could be regarded as an act of spreading other religious beliefs to Muslims.
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This Prohibition Was Issued In Line With The Federal Constitution, Under The Control And Restriction Of The Propagation of Non-Islamic Religions Among Muslims Enactment 1989
“The letter of prohibition was issued under the Control and Restriction of the Propagation of Non-Islamic Religions Among Muslims Enactment 1989, in line with Article 11 (4) of the Federal Constitution."
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The Letter Stated That Those Who Defied The Directive Could Be Subjected To Legal Action
Non-Islamic materials are prohibited from bring placed in hotel rooms in Pahang.
Image via wordpress.comThose Convicted Could Face A Fine Of Up To RM5,000 Or Imprisonment Not Exceeding Two Years, Or Both
He said if convicted, those involved could be taken to court and face a fine of up to RM5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding two years, or both.
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