Sure Spin!

Understandably, news editors who work on Sundays have a tough time deciding on a lead story, because it's usually slim pickings during weekends. However, you have to wonder if they're being diligent enough when the oldest and most respectable broadsheet in the country chose this as their Monday morning headline :

Thousands at TV3 fest

By Nik Imran Abdullah and Loretta Ann Soosayraj

The Information Minister today challenged the statement by the Mufti of Perak that the popular Sure Heboh carnival was haram and should be shunned by Muslims. Datuk Paduka Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir said that he considered the TV3-organised event wholesome family fun. He also said that before anyone issued a fatwa on anything, they should investigate the matter fully and consult a range of people.

"We should be careful when making statements. If not, it will confuse people and create a lot of difficulty. Before saying this is haram and that is haram, there should be a thorough study and discussion by a group. And if a decision needs to be made, let it be done by the National Fatwa Council," Kadir said after visiting the Sure Heboh carnival site today.

His comments came in the wake of a statement by Perak Mufti Datuk Seri Dr Harussani Zakaria that Muslims were prohibited from attending the carnival because it caused them to neglect their other duties and promoted vice among the young.

Harussani said it was haram for people to organise, attend and watch the concerts as they were detrimental to Muslims.
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Well,at least they're sticking together now. Hurray for Media Prima!

mokciknab muttered at 4:57 pm ~ ~