A NATIONAL strategy to protect and uphold Bahrain’s values and traditions and combat ‘alien thoughts’ that contradict Sharia and human nature is on Parliament’s table during the weekly session on Tuesday.
The proposal by five MPs is spearheaded by Bader Al Tamimi, who believes the West’s media machines and business empires ‘are spreading destructive ideologies and homosexuality through art, music, sports and advertisements’.
He added that the ideologies were being ‘directly and indirectly inculcated in the name of acceptance and human rights’.
The Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Ministry called on MPs to co-ordinate with all relevant ministries, authorities and government bodies to draw up the strategy’s core scope of work before passing it, while backing it in principle.
The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs also supported the move, saying such threats were already being tackled at different levels and through numerous efforts.
However, the council added that a clear strategy would render the process more organised, precise and effective.
Meanwhile, MPs will vote on a proposal to oblige the Labour Ministry to have separate lists for newcomers who found jobs and those moving to new workplaces.
They will also discuss and vote on another proposal to review criteria for housing services to allow more Bahraini families to benefit from it.
Housing and Urban Planning Minister Amna Al Romaihi said the move would require financial and technical study.
MPs are set to discuss and vote on a proposal for a clear strategy to reduce public debt through proper use of funds and revenues.
Parliament will also vote on a plan to demolish and rebuild the historic Zainalabadeen and Al A’ali Mosques in Old Manama Suq, which MPs claim are in a derelict state.
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