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The Thean Hock Keong temple association in Penang has been barred from holding a Hari Raya open house, an event it said was meant to “foster unity, strengthen ties of friendship, and reinforce harmony in the local community”. However, the Penang Islamic Religious Department (JHEAIPP) classified the event as a Muslim religious activity. “Since the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration is one of the religious activities of the Muslim community, Tean Hock Keong Association is not permitted to organise the open house event. “For the association’s information, all Islamic religious activities, including celebrations related to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, require permission from the Penang Islamic Religious Council,” said the department’s director, Marzuki Hassan, in a letter. Full story: https://t.co/RnIBH0X5xK