No ‘Taliban’ state when T’ganu enforces tourism rule

Exco member: No ‘Taliban’ state when T’ganu enforces tourism rules

The guidelines drafted to govern matters related to entertainment, culture and tourism in Terengganu next year will not have a negative impact to the point of causing the state to be labelled a “Taliban” state.

State syariah, education and higher learning committee chairman Satiful Bahari Mamat said the guidelines, to be gazetted next year, would instead transform Terengganu’s tourism sector into one that is syariah-compliant.

“No, there will be no such negative perception when the guidelines come into force.

“Tourists visit Terengganu to enjoy the natural surroundings, the local culture and what we as a state that fulfils Islamic requirements can offer, ” he said when replying to Roslee Daud’s (BN-Bukit Besi) supplementary question on how the proposed guidelines would impact the tourism sector and industry players.

Replying to Datuk Rozi Mamat’s (BN-Telemong) question on open aerobic sessions, Satiful said Terengganu had no plans to stop them but there were adjustments that needed to be done, such as where men and women were positioned during the activity.

“That is why we encourage more male trainers for this (aerobics) activity.

“Women can conduct their sessions in enclosed spaces, ” Satiful added.

Meanwhile, during the debate of the 2020 state Budget, a PAS assemblyman asked the Federal Government to consider the 25% deduction from the oil royalty payment to only involve the amount that is due for payment next year.

Hishamuddin Abdul Karim (PAS-Tepoh) said this would be only be fair for Terengganu to implement its development agenda in the state for the benefit of the people. — Bernama