Na’im said the role of Institut Kajian Strategik Islam Malaysia (Iksim), formed in 2014, was to conduct strategic studies to support the development of Malaysia in line with Islamic principles.

“The government believes that the studies implemented by the Islamic development department (Jakim) and groups of expert researchers, at both public and private universities, already cover the necessary aspects involving Islamic research,” he said.

In a written parliamentary reply, Na’im said research conducted by Jakim, whether on its own or in collaboration with universities, would go through several levels of checks and discussions.

This includes the muzakarah committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI).

He was replying to Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden (PN-Alor Setar), who asked if there were efforts for Iksim to launch a study into “the issue of the Christianisation agenda” in Malaysia.