Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong raises concerns about the proposed guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events, questioning whether they have been discussed by the Cabinet. He highlights the cultural aspect of Chinese New Year and Hokkien New Year celebrations, emphasizing the importance of racial harmony and the difficulty in drawing clear guidelines on religious participation in cultural events.
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong has raised concerns about whether the proposed guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events or celebrations have been discussed by the Cabinet.
He also mentioned Hokkien New Year celebrations, noting that some may have invited Muslim friends on Wednesday . Dr Wee also questioned whether non-Muslim funerals need approvals from religious authorities if Muslims attend. Under the proposed rules, there can be no speeches or songs with religious"propaganda" or performances that would insult Muslims, and the premises cannot display religious symbols of faiths.
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