PARLIAMENT

Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah,—To ask the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs,— (1)

(a) Is he aware that—

(i) Arabic colleges are registered with and maintained under the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs; and

(ii) each of these Arabic colleges conducts separate examinations for awarding the Moulavi Certificate?

(b) Will he inform this House whether the Government will take steps to conduct a common examination for awarding the Moulavi Certificate?

(c) If not, why?