Colourful celebration: Visitors at the annual Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple CNY Lantern and Floral Festival in Jenjarom, Selangor. — CHAN TAK KONG/The Star
IT’S good that the Cabinet has put its foot down and said no to the proposed guidelines for the involvement of Muslims at non-Muslim events. Had they been adopted, approval from religious authorities to attend funerals and celebrations would be required, among other things.
The statement by the Prime Minister was clear: There is no need for guidelines for Muslims visiting non-Muslim houses of worship or events.
Wong Chun Wai
Wong Chun Wai began his career as a journalist in Penang, and has served The Star for over 35 years in various capacities and roles. He is now group editorial and corporate affairs adviser to the group, after having served as group managing director/chief executive officer. On The Beat made its debut on Feb 23 1997 and Chun Wai has penned the column weekly without a break, except for the occasional press holiday when the paper was not published. In May 2011, a compilation of selected articles of On The Beat was published as a book and launched in conjunction with his 50th birthday. Chun Wai also comments on current issues in The Star.
