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Religious minister calls for collective Muslim prayers to combat haze crisis
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister has urged Muslims to unite through joint prayers as a spiritual response to the regional haze problem. Dr Zulkifli Hasan framed collective supplication as a meaningful weapon against the environmental challenge affecting the country.
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KUALA LUMPUR — Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan has called on Malaysia's Muslim community to engage in coordinated prayers as part of efforts to address the ongoing haze crisis affecting the region.
Dr Zulkifli characterised joint Muslim supplications as a 'weapon' against the transboundary pollution problem, emphasising the spiritual dimension of community response to environmental challenges. The call reflects an approach that combines faith-based initiatives with broader efforts to tackle the seasonal haze that regularly impacts air quality across Southeast Asia.
The appeal comes as Malaysia continues to grapple with haze pollution, largely attributed to land-clearing fires in neighbouring Indonesia. The religious minister's statement underscores how various government departments are mobilising different segments of society to respond to the environmental crisis.
Official efforts to combat the haze typically focus on diplomatic coordination with neighbouring countries, air quality monitoring, and public health advisories. The minister's appeal represents an additional dimension, encouraging spiritual and communal action alongside practical measures.