Only 85 out of 1,006 religious education institutions in Perak or 8.4 percent, have obtained planning permission from local authorities.

Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad said the religious institutions include Tadika Islam Perak, Sekolah Rendah Agama Rakyat, Sekolah Menengah Agama Rakyat, private religious schools, tahfiz centres, and Akademi Insan Muda Ar-Ridzuan (Aiman).