Authorities should set controls, establish guidelines for art and cultural activities - Mufti
01 Sep 2022 08:48pm
Penang Mufti Datuk Seri Dr Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor - Bernama Photo
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He said it was necessary for such activities not to deviate from the religious teachings and Eastern culture and values held dearly by Malaysians.
"Those who are dazzled by Western civilisation often try to inject foreign culture among the people of this country, with the younger generation being the main target.
"By inviting Western artists, especially those who are known for their stances of supporting the LGBT culture, it is a strong stimulus for moral deviance, especially among young people.
"Subsequently, this situation will also drag them towards committing crimes, violence, and drug addiction," he said in a statement here today.
Last week, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad opined that concerts that were deemed detrimental should not be held in the country because if such unrestricted forms of entertainment became a culture, it would spoil the next generation.
Idris was also reported to have said that the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) was upset when only representatives of the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) had objected to the organisation of concerts by Western artists at a recent meeting session with various agencies.
The issue became controversial following the performance of United States singer Billie Eilish on at the Bukit Jalil Stadium on Aug 18 which received objections from Muslims in the country. - BERNAMA
