Don't deny M'sians opportunity to embrace diversity, PAS minister told after Bon Odori advice


PETALING JAYA: Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Idris Ahmad has been slammed for advising Muslims not to participate in the Bon Odori festival.

Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) councillor Muhammad Shakir Ameer said that such a statement showed the lack of understanding and ignorance on cultural diversity in the country.

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