The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister has repeated his claim that non-Muslim tourists to Langkawi have complained of being prohibited from wearing shorts and drinking alcohol on the island.
The Minister claimed that there were tourists who complained to the ministry over the alleged abuse of power by government officials in Langkawi who harassed tourists about observing a dress code and alcohol consumption.
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It is very unfortunate when complaints of tourists, who contribute to the country's economy, are not taken seriously and even denied. Investigations should be conducted no matter whether the case is big or small. Why? Because every complaint raised by tourists, whether local or international, should be thoroughly researched. We are in competition with others like Bali and Phuket!
Some politicians are seen scrambling to make statements, including the PAS president who touched on how non-Muslims in PAS-ruled Kelantan should dress. Traders in the state being issued compounds over “indecent” dressing in their own business premises is an example.
Doesn't this reflect the practice of extremism and denying the rights and freedom of multi-racial Malaysians as enshrined in the Federal Constitution?
Doesn't this also affect the image of the country in the eyes of international tourists, when it comes to making Malaysia their destination of choice? asked the Tourism Minister.
We want tourists and yet we want them to dress to our requirements. If tourists are walking around stark naked, then yes it is obscene and haul them up. But if male or female tourists wear shorts (and I do not want to go into the length) then our morals are impacted? Yes, Kelantan does bar such shorts, but some do cross over to Golok for all sorts of action and that’s fine is it?
Reference:
Moral policing in Langkawi: Tiong doubles down on tourists’ complaints, Malaysiakini, 28 September 2023
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