No Muslim is compelled to attend this event. Everyone has the free will to choose. And no one has the right to impose one's will on another.

— Sayyed Alif Khan (@sayyedalifkhan) June 11, 2022

The sultan added that he does not want the minister to use the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) to issue confusing and inaccurate statements that will undermine the department’s image and reputationhttps://t.co/bqpy09GNey

— TheVibes.com (@thevibesnews) June 9, 2022

1. Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has instructed Jais to allow the Bon Odori festival to go on as planned.

He also ordered officers from Jais and Shah Alam City Council to attend the festival so they can see for themselves what happens during the event. https://t.co/UHflxFM2e6 pic.twitter.com/yAXZEjQKXv

— BFM News (@NewsBFM) June 8, 2022

3. “Baginda juga bertegas bahawa mengamalkan sesuatu perkara adalah berbeza dengan perbuatan melihat,” he added.

— BFM News (@NewsBFM) June 8, 2022

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah also decreed that the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) not obstruct anyone from attending the event.https://t.co/FPBKUbTuCU

— TheVibes.com (@thevibesnews) June 8, 2022

Bon Odori Festival: Malaysian minister tells Muslims to avoid ‘un-Islamic’ Japanese dance event | South China Morning Post https://t.co/8aZ05VObVG

Fuh SCMP also 🤣

— Shakir 🇲🇾🚀 (@ShakirAmeer) June 8, 2022

45 Years of Bon Odori In Malaysia – Why Is It An Issue Only Now? https://t.co/8XwhtpMfzF pic.twitter.com/JFUgS3KKp8

— In Real Life (@Inreallifemy) June 8, 2022