Muslims advised not to participate in Bon Odori fest

SUNGAI BESAR: Muslims are advised not to participate in the Bon Odori festival to be held at the Shah Alam Sports Complex on July 16 as the festival contains elements of other religions, says Datuk Idris Ahmad.

"A study conducted by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) found that the festival does have religious elements, so we advise Muslims not to participate in it," said the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs).