Ban violates human rights, says Yen Yen

The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The Subang Jaya Municipal Council’s move to ban Muslims from working in entertainment outlets serving liquor should be rescinded as it goes against the principle of human rights, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.

Ng, who is also MCA vice-president, said the Selangor Pakatan Rakyat state government should have known better despite being a new government.

“We are very concerned with the ban especially since it affects the right of a person to work. Why was the order even appro­ved in the first place?

“It is an important issue as it touches on human rights and a person’s livelihood.

“How far is this policy going to go? Is this going to extend to shops and hotels next?” she said after attending Selangor Wanita MCA’s Chinese New Year carnival at South City Plaza here yesterday.

Dr Ng said Serdang MCA had also protested the move, as Serdang was under the municipality.

“We must listen to the voice of the people. As a government, there is no place to use ‘newness’ as an excuse for the mistake. The people will suffer,” she added.

Also present was Deputy Women, Family and Community Develop­ment Minister and Wani­ta MCA vice-chairman Heng Seai Kie.

On tourism, Dr Ng said the ministry targeted 36 million tourists arrivals this year with an expected revenue of RM168bil.