Muslim houses of worship from exceeding mosque height
Controversial planning guidelines in Selangor, Malaysia, have been put on hold after they were found to include restrictions on the height of non-Muslim houses of worship. The rules stipulated that such buildings could not exceed the height of mosques in the same or neighboring areas.
Why it matters
The policy sparked significant debate regarding religious equality and the rights of minority groups in urban planning and development.
News Paused Selangor rules would bar non-Muslim houses of worship from exceeding mosque height Zarrah Morden Published : Jun 4, 2026 8:00 PM ⋅ Updated : 11:40 PM ADS 190 Editor’s note : This article has been amended for clarity and to add a statement from the Selangor Menteri Besar’s Office. A closer reading of Selangor’s 2025 planning guidelines - which have been put on hold after drawing controversy over their rules for non-Muslim houses of worship - has revealed restrictions on the height of such buildings and structures.
The article reports on a controversial policy and the subsequent public reaction without taking a stance.
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