Religious affairs minister to focus on strengthening ummah unity

The Religious Affairs Ministry will focus on efforts to strengthen the unity of the ummah in building national development, said its minister Senator Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.

He said this was due to the current situation where there is a rift in society.

"InsyaAllah, with prayers by the people and support from all religious agencies, we will ensure that the objectives of Islam can be upheld in the country and we will succeed in uniting the ummah.

"My principle is 'I seek to understand' and today, with the holding of the first cabinet meeting, I’ll see what Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wants so that we can set a focus to develop the country together," he said.

Naim was met by reporters after scanning the time recorder card in his office to symbolise his starting work as the minister of religious affairs at his office at the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) Building in Putrajaya, today.

Meanwhile, Na'im said he would hold meetings with stakeholders, such as government agencies and related bodies, to understand their wishes and aspirations towards empowering the ummah and nation-building.

Also present was Jakim director-general Hakimah Mohd Yusoff.

Na'im arrived at the Jakim Building at 8.31am and scanned the time recorder card in his office at 8.33am before a yassin reading and doa selamat session was held.

- Bernama

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