Only accredited speakers are allowed to speak on Islamic Affairs in Johor

Those who have nothing to do with Johor should not interfere with the state's Islamic affairs, says Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Ibrahim. The Prince said Johor is a sovereign state with its own constitution.

"To those who have nothing to do with Johor, don't meddle with Islamic religious affairs, which are state matters. And don't create problems among the people of Johor or confuse them, including the Johor royalty. Johor is always ready to share knowledge and work together to strengthen the community in the region."

The Crown Prince told the people not to smear the image of mosques and prayer rooms by indulging in activities that could potentially undermine Muslims. He said only suitable matters concerning Islam can be raised during sermons, lectures, talks and other activities at mosques and prayer rooms in the state. "Speakers should be qualified and accredited by the Johor Islamic Religious Council and should be sensitive to political issues. The same applies to speakers from political parties who, despite being qualified in Islamic matters, could lace their talks with politics because of their political leaning." The Prince reminded the people that consequences will be damaging. "If we cause confusion in these places by raising matters not connected to Islam, the role of mosques and prayer rooms in propagating Islamic teachings will become meaningless."