00:01The Federal Territory's Islamic Religious Department has objected to a water festival in Bukit Bintang,
00:07saying it may lead to moral harm and undermine societal values.
00:11Its director, Hanifuddin Rosan, said a religious advisory already states that entertainment is not banned in Islam,
00:18but must comply with Sharak guidelines.
00:20In a statement, Hanifuddin said Jawi expresses its regret with the program's organization
00:26and hopes the organizer will reassess the concept to be sensitive to Malaysia's multiracial, religious and cultural diversity.
00:34Hanifuddin said Jawi would hold a simultaneous Yasin recitation and solat hajat across Kuala Lumpur,
00:40Pucu Jaya and Labuan tonight after Maghrib to pray for the country's well-being and harmony.
00:45The Rain Rave Water Music Festival runs from today until May 2 at Bukit Bintang in conjunction with Visit Malaysia
00:512026.
00:52The event has drawn objections from various quarters,
00:55with Selangor Pat's Youth Chief, Sukri Omar, saying it did not reflect Malaysian identity,
01:00while AMLO Youth Chief Dr. Akmal Saleh questioned why it was not shelved under the government's austerity measures.
01:07Natasha Bust, FMT.
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