PAS has slammed a craft beer event due to be held next month, saying it could lead to vices, reported the Star today.

“We’re not willing to allow Kuala Lumpur to be known worldwide as the largest vice centre in Asia,” said party central committee member Dr Riduan Mohd Nor.

“What is the assurance of safety to be given to the public that there won’t be any crime, free sex, rape and so on?

“It is regrettable that Malaysia is chosen for this beer festival although the organiser said it is for non-Muslims, besides promoting tourism.”

The Better Beer Festival will be held on October 6 and 7, and is expected to draw a crowd of 6,000 people.

Dr Riduan said society’s hatred of immoral activities must be taken seriously instead of allowing a small group to fulfil its desires.

He said such events might result in extremist actions by those “hurt” by them.

MCA religious harmony bureau chairman Ti Lian Ker then hit out at the Islamist party for not respecting the freedoms of non-Muslims as provided for under the nation’s laws.

“PAS should not oversimplify social problems by selectively picking on certain events and saying these will lead to immoral acts, crime and violence.

“The number of illegitimate children, for instance, is higher in Kelantan than in other states, so this goes to show that morality and crime rates are not solely attributable to one event or two.

“What they are doing is a form of intimidation. The spirit of Malaysia is founded on tolerance, and as leaders, we should advocate and practise this instead of having extremist views.” – September 11, 2017.