KUCHING, Dec 21 Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has cautioned that the ongoing con...

KUCHING (Dec 21): Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has cautioned that the ongoing controversy over festive decorations in Melaka must be handled carefully, as it risks leaving a negative impression at a critical time ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Tiong said the issue, which involved Christmas decorations at hotel [...] The post Tiong: Melaka decoration row risks tarnishing image ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

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PAPAR, Dec 20 The implementation of the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) in conjunction with Christma...

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Halal-certified hotels and food premises in Malaysia are allowed to display Christmas decorations, according to Minister in the Prime Ministers Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan

A letter allegedly issued by Melakas Islamic Religious Department (JAIM) has triggered a political controversy by appearing to ban Christmas decorations at halal-certified hotel restaurants and restaurants in the state.

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MELAKA: The recent circular by the Melaka Religious Affairs Department (Jaim) permits hotels to continue displaying Christmas decorations, with restrictions applying only to kitchens and restaurants with halal certification

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'Decoration doesn't make halal-certified food not permissible.'

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