Interfaith classes 'a good idea'

The suggestion by Perlis Mufti Dr Mohd Asli Zainul Abidi for primary schools to hold inter-faith classes is a"good suggestion", said Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong.
He said"it is a good suggestion, which the ministry can consider, but it will need an in-depth study."
"To what extent do you want that subject to be taught? When you say interfaith, what are the contents of the subject," he said, responding to last Friday's statement by Moh Asli, calling for inter-faith classes, specifically for Muslim students.
He said the subject would expose them to islamic principles, culture and jurisprudence for better interaction with non-Muslims.
"With a wide understanding of islam and free from narrow and obsolete thinking, interaction between Muslims and non-Muslim could be an avenue for promoting the beaty of islam," said Mohd Asli, adding that such classes were needed in Malaysian schools.