Johor PAS supports state government's decision to disallow Oktoberfest

JOHOR BARU: Johor PAS expressed full support to the state government's decision not to approve any beer festival or specifically, Oktoberfest in the state.
State PAS commissioner Abdullah Husin said the support was based on the party's principles.
"Johor PAS expressing full support to the decision announced by Mentri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian that the state government will not approve any beer festival or Oktoberfest in the state."
Abdullah, in a statement issued today, said that as a government that had the power to authorise or reject any application for such an event, it was highly commendable that the Johor government took into account various factors, from the point of view of the importance of Islam as well as the interests of the plural society, especially the people of Johor.
He also suggested that liquor sales at convenience stores such as 7-Eleven should be reviewed to address related issues.
Yesterday, Osman announced the state government's decision not to issue a permit for organising the Oktoberfest in the state.
Osman said if there were non-Muslims keen to organise liquor-related occasions, they could do so at the licensed premises. — Bernama