'Ratu pondan' organisers fail to show up when summoned
MELAKA - The Melaka Islamic Religious Affairs (JAIM) revealed that it had summoned the organisers of ‘Ratu Pondan’ to the office on Tuesday.
State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Exco Datuk Rahmad Mariman said the organisers, who were foreigners, failed to do so.
He said the organisers had been identified and they would not hesitate to take strict actions if the event continued even when it was not permitted in Melaka.
“Even if it was not on this month (Awal Muharram), we won’t allow it and whatever that could tarnish Melaka’s harmony and purity by such event.
“The organisers were called, currently they have not come forward. Even if they had come, we will not let it continue,” he said.
He said this after the gathering and awarding ceremony for Maal Hijrah 1445H reception at the Al-Azim Auditorium in Bukit Palah here on Wednesday.
Also present to officiate the ceremony was the state’s Yang di-Pertua Tun Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam.
The Ayer Moleh assemblyman said he would have police’s involvement if the organisers continued to be stubborn.
Sinar on Sunday reported Melaka stated they would not allow such events or ‘ratu pondan’ shows claimed to be held at a prestigious hotel in the state.
Rahmad said no official applications were made at the moment.
