The Selangor Islamic Affairs Department (Jais) has criticised Sungai Besar Umno chief Jamal Md Yunos for misusing coffins and hearses belonging to several mosques for his protest against Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali.

In a statement today, Jais director Haris Kasim said Jamal's action was tantamount to tarnishing the mosques.

"Jais deeply regrets the action by several irresponsible individuals who exploited the mosques' facilities for the purpose of a demonstration outside the Selangor state-secretariat building.

"Their actions had tarnished the sanctity of the mosque institution," he added.