Selangor Sultan withholds consent for Friday prayers at shopping malls for now, says State Religious Council

The Sultan of Selangor has denied permission for shopping mall prayer rooms to host Friday prayers, citing the need to maintain the central role of mosques in the community. The State Religious Council emphasized that existing facilities are sufficient and that governance of mall-based prayer spaces remains a concern.
SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has not granted consent for surau and musolla in shopping malls across the state to hold Friday prayers for now, the Selangor Islamic Religious Council said.
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