Sarawak minister bewildered by purported Christmas decor ban
A Sarawak minister has been left bewildered by a purported ban on Christmas decorations at halal-certified eateries and hotels in Melaka, and accused those who had come up with the policy of being shallow.
Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said those who had pressed for the ban should learn to have an open mind, especially in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society. Otherwise, it would be “better for them to live alone on an island as hermits”, he told FMT.
Karim, who is Sarawak tourism, creative industry and performing arts minister, said halal-certified restaurants welcomed patrons of various faiths and would put up decorations during the festivities.
He said decorations for Hari Raya, Deepavali and Chinese New Year had never brought complaints in the past.
“So why the ban on Christmas decorations? How paranoid are these people?,” he said, adding that…
