The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) will work with relevant authorities to ensure that the ‘Glamping with Pride’ programme does not proceed, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
He said JAKIM would cooperate fully with the authorities while leaving the matter to the police for investigation.
“JAKIM will work closely with all relevant agencies to monitor the situation and ensure that the organisers do not continue with the programme. Meanwhile, the Selangor Islamic Religious Department will take follow-up action in coordination with the police,” he told reporters after delivering his New Year’s message today.
On Jan 10, JAKIM said authorities were closely monitoring the organisation of the programme and would not compromise on any efforts or initiatives aimed at normalising what it described as unnatural sexual practices.
JAKIM director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said such acts could constitute offences under existing laws, including Section 25 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997, as well as Sections 377A, 377B, 377C and 377D of the Penal Code.
So far, police have received five reports related to advertisements promoting the programme, which is scheduled to take place on Jan 17 and 18 in Hulu Langat, Selangor.
