Govt Disallows Illegal Construction Of Places Of Worship - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The government will not allow places of worship to be built illegally or in violation of regulations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. 

He said local authorities are empowered to take action, including clearing places of worship constructed on land to which they have no legal right.

Anwar said Malaysia is governed by the Constitution, and the construction of places of worship is subject to the rule of law.

“Some say Anwar allows all places of worship. I say all are allowed if they comply with the law. Should we permit temples or other places of worship that do not comply with regulations? No, because we adhere to the rule of law.

“If the land belongs to someone else, how can we build a place of worship there? That would amount to seizing another person’s land,” he said when delivering his address at the monthly assembly of the National Unity Ministry here today.

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-- BERNAMA