A TOTAL of 174 non-Muslim houses of worship in Covid-19-free green zones are allowed to open on June 10, the National Unity Ministry said.

 The ministry said their applications were approved as they pledged to follow outbreak mitigation procedures, such as the maximum number of 30 attendees, subject to the size of the premises.

It said Special Ministerial Meeting on the Implementation of the Movement Control Order on May 21 approved the applications.

“The ministry reminds the public that only houses of worship which have been approved are allowed to operate on the days and times permitted, beginning June 10,” it said.

These include the houses of worship under Fo Guang Shan; Titular Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur; National Evangelical Christian Fellowship Malaysia; Malaysia Hindu Sangam; the Malaysian Gurdwaras Council, and the Federation of Taoist Associations Malaysia.

The statement also said the approval for other houses of worship to open must be applied through their respective religious bodies and forwarded to the ministry.

“The ministry will take applications received to the Special Ministerial Meeting for approval from time to time,” it said.

Meanwhile, marriage ceremonies in temples, churches and premises of religious associations are postponed until July 31, in accordance with the letter of the Head of National Registration dated May 12. – Bernama, May 28, 2020.