PUTRAJAYA, JUNE 18 — The Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) will strengthen efforts to reach out to young people in line with the directive of the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, who wants religious leaders to play an active role in addressing the threat of extremism and false information in the digital age.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan said his party upholds the edict and will use it as a guide in the implementation of related programs and initiatives.
“At the level of the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), we will uphold and respond to the messages and calls of the Sultan of Perak as best we can. God willing, we will mainstream the messages and warnings conveyed,” he said.
Zulkifli said this to reporters after officiating the National and International Ma’al Hijrah 1448/2026 Prime Lecture here today.
Last Friday, Sultan Nazrin said religious leaders need to play a more active role in reaching out to young people to address the threats of extremism, false information and polarization that are increasingly prevalent in the digital age.
His Majesty said that youth are currently facing various challenges including concerns about climate change, conflict, economic uncertainty, digital polarisation and declining trust in social institutions.
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