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Minister says mutual respect should be upheld in Malaysia's multiracial and multi-religious society.

It's for the success of Anwar's mission, says Na'im.

Syllabus will also cover the followers' children.

Mohd Na'im addresses Perlis mufti's criticism.

Perlis mufti notes that most Muslims wouldn't fully understand them either.

This after Perlis mufti calls for dialogue to assess minister's capabilities.

A committee to study, draft specific Act for the mufti was set up three years ago.

UPDATED 11.47PM | 'Any event that could incite controversy or undermine Islam should be avoided.'

Minister Na'im says there have been no changes to the bill.

States will decide fatwa based on their individual jurisdictions.

The proposed RCI is supported by the Bar Council and another minister.

Religious authorities to meet first, minister says.

Dedicated to maintaining integrity of Islamic teachings, says Mohd Na'im.

Some GISBH members’ marriages suspected to be unregistered initially.

Minister says a special investigative committee has been formed for the matter.

'Mandating it requires thorough study, engagement with stakeholders.'

UPDATED 12.06PM | Na'im sparked controversy first with premature announcement, Hassan points out.

Fatwa forbidding Muslims from smoking cigarettes was issued in 1995.

National unity minister unavailable today, says religious minister.

Restaurants are not legally obligated to be halal-certified at present.

Current practice sometimes misused by fathers to prolong case, says Mohd Na'im.

MCCBCHST says to 'wait for outcome of meeting'.

UPDATED 5.12PM | Unity minister and religious minister will meet with MCCBCHST to clear the air.

UPDATED 3.01PM | Na'im says the officers only organise Islamic religious programmes.