A private New Year foam party in Miri draws objections from community groups, prompting calls for stricter controls from local authorities
MIRI: An upcoming New Year countdown “public foam party” being planned by a group of private non-governmental bodies in the city has stirred up strong objections from certain community groups who are concerned with the type of activities that may take place.
State Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Karim Hamzah yesterday urged for stricter scrutiny.
He called on the Miri City Council and enforcement agencies to closely monitor the planned party activities.
“The proposed party has faced strong objections from several community organisations. It is not organised by any government agency but by private non-governmental bodies.
“Even so, government authorities have a duty to safeguard the broader interests of the community.
“We have called for stricter scrutiny and I understand that the Miri City Council has met with the organisers to impose tighter controls on permitted activities.“
The proposed party to be held in a location near Miri City centre has received objections from a coalition of ethnic groups.
Miri Kedayan Association, Miri Malay Association, Malaysian Welfare and Islamic Dakwah Association Miri and several other concerned groups have issued a public notice protesting the proposed party.
They have expressed worries about the activities being planned, saying such public foam parties are alien to local cultures and may negatively influence the young.
