The Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) said Selangor has revised its controversial planning guidelines, removing height restrictions on non-Muslim houses of worship and permitting such premises to be built on commercial, industrial, and institutional land.

When contacted by Malaysiakini, Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari’s press secretary, Jay Jay Denis, confirmed the details, including that the revised guidelines will take effect immediately.

“It’ll take...