Malaysia scraps guidelines for Muslims at events of other faiths after backlash
Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and non-Muslim religious groups have criticised the ‘unnecessary’ rules.
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Malaysia reverses controversial move to set guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events
The U-turn by the Anwar Ibrahim administration has been criticised by some politicians but lauded by other groups.
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Malaysia’s proposed ‘guidelines’ for Muslims attending non-Muslim events draw brickbats, but some defend move
Among others, the proposed guidelines outlined that event organisers would have to seek permission from relevant authorities ...
When visiting religious sites for tourism purposes, always mind your manners
Some tourists and influencers behave badly at religious sites and during religious festivals just to create content.
Malaysia's Hindus mark Thaipusam festival with fervour
Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival Tuesday, with many ...
Malaysia PM Anwar ditches controversial plan for guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events
The Cabinet has scrapped the idea following fierce backlash from various groups, he said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Religious tourism can boost Sabah’s appeal, says Ewon Benedick
KOTA KINABALU: The government looking to develop religious tourism in the tourism sector in Sabah, says Datuk Ewon Benedick.
‘One wrong step’: Malaysia’s careful comedians lament narrowing space for laughter
Malaysian stand-up comedy is being muzzled by an increasingly censorious social media amid heightened sensitivities over race ...
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Opposition man challenges notion of no official religion in Sarawak
Parti Bumi Kenyalang chief Voon Lee Shan urges the state government to provide clarity on the position of Islam in Sarawak.