“I have complete trust in Muslims because their faith is strong and unshakable. I do not wish to dwell at length here. There is no need for any kind of polemic over this,” he said in an interview with The Star.

Sultan Ibrahim also said there were no issues with religious harmony in the state because everyone accepted the “Bangsa Johor” concept that promoted religious and racial diversity as well as tolerance, unity and understanding.

“This is how it is done in Johor. We respect non-Muslims and they too must respect Muslims,” he said.

Yesterday, Sarawak’s tourism, creative industry and performing arts minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said visiting other religions’ houses of worship would not be a problem in the state as most people there, including himself, had attended missionary schools.

He also said it would not make one “less Muslim” or change their faith if they visited a church or temple.

Karim was commenting on recent attacks against youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh for her ministry’s involvement in the “Jom Ziarah” programme.

On a separate matter, Sultan Ibrahim said he was working well with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

“I would say it’s (working relationship) better than any other previous prime ministers.”

“We consult each other and exchange ideas on how we can develop the state better,” he said.