He said this when asked to comment on the decision by the National Fatwa Council which declared that shisha smoking was ‘haram’ (forbidden) to Muslims.
The council also decided that besides forbidding shisha smoking, Muslims were also prohibited from providing shisha smoking services or any related activities.
“This study will be made based on the high content of tobacco in shisha, and this will be the foundation of our decision,” Subramaniam told the media after attending the 2013 National Science Fair for Young Children, here Saturday.
He said the study began a week ago and the findings will be collected based on information in terms of science, health and experience.
The results of the study were expected to be ready in a month, he added.
In another development, Subramaniam was asked on the status of students who failed to get places in public institutions of higher learning.
He said the cabinet had studied the matter and found that most eligible students had secured spots in public universities.
“However, 30 per cent of students who were academically qualified had failed in their application for places in public universities,” he said.
He added that students who did not could appeal.
“Focus will be given to students who have good scores but couldn’t secure a place in a university, so the cabinet will find a way to place them in private universities,” he said.
– BERNAMA
