Special Laboratory To Tackle Syiah Issue - Jamil Khir

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The government has set up a special laboratory to tackle and prevent the spread of Syiah teachings among the people in the country.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom said the laboratory, involving 46 relevant agencies, was also expected to come up with a suitable action plan to tackle the Syiah issue.

He said among the agencies were the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM), state Islamic religious departments, Education Ministry, Home Ministry and the police.

"The laboratory has been set up in Melaka and we really wish that it will be able to tackle the Syiah issue in a comprehensive and effective manner," he told reporters after chairing the Syariah Law Enforcement Coordination Committee meeting here Wednesday.

Also present was JAKIM director-general Datuk Othman Mustapha.

Jamil Khir said JAKIM would also carry out public briefings and roadshows to put some light on the issue and the danger of Syiah teachings to the people.

-- BERNAMA