Najib nod for Islamic channel

Najib nod for Islamic channel

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak wants a government-owned Islamic television channel to be set up so that information on religious-related issues could be explained to the masses more effectively.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Maj-Gen (rtd) Datuk Jamil Khir Baharom said yesterday the channel would be established soon once several technical issues were ironed out.
Jamil said this was among the decisions reached at a meeting of the Islamic Affairs Council, chaired by Najib at his office.
"The prime minister agreed to the proposal. Several technical issues, including those regarding frequency, are being worked out."
The name of the channel has yet to be ascertained but its content will be handled by the Islamic Development Department.
The aim is to instil understanding of the religion while tackling sensitive issues in a more effective manner.
Various programmes aimed at propagating Islam have already been identified.
The channel will feature, among others, prime news, economic, sports and cultural development programmes as well as entertainment.