Yan, Jan 20 – Everyone in this country should respect and uphold the advice of the Sultan of Kedah, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah that the use of the word “Allah” is exclusively for Muslims.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom said this was a basic matter in maintaining harmony and in respecting the sensitivities of the country’s plural society.
He said the word “Allah” had been gazetted for use only by Muslims as provided in the 1988 Enactment of all states.
“Taking into consideration that the matter has gone to court, I see the Sultan’s words to be in line with the Federal Constitution.
“I hope everyone will obey the Sultan for the sake of harmony and in respecting religious sensitivities in this country,” he said at a press conference after visiting Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Yang Kao, Guar Chempedak, here, Monday.
Jamil reminded those who were dissatisfied to not stir up religious sentiments as the matter had been taken to the Federal Court.
“I hope everyone accepts the outcome according to the constitution and the law, and respect the decision of the Appeals Court recently that the word “Allah” is only for use by Muslims,” he said.
Jamil said Muslims should be united over the issue by setting aside their political differences.
– Bernama
