S'gor ruler sees no issue with Bon Odori, orders Jais to not obstruct fest

Published: Jun 8, 2022 11:45 AM | Updated: Jun 8, 2022 3:09 PM

Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) director Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad has clarified that Jais has no plans to block the Bon Odori festival, which is set to take place next month.

Mohd Shahzihan had issued a statement today, claiming that he had received royal orders from Selangor ruler Sharafuddin Idris Shah not to obstruct the Japanese summer festival in any way.

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