Islamist intrusion threatens Malaysia soccer cup
Updated
The sultan of Malaysia's state of Selangor has threatened to cancel a soccer tournament after the Islamic opposition objected to the entertainers performing at the event.
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah told The Star Daily that the protests over the two women - rock singer Ella and Mas Idayu - were "hypocritical" and "trivial".
He says future Selangor Cup matches between his state and Singapore could be cancelled if the Islamic party, PAS, is successful in its campaign to have them removed.
The PAS youth wing in Selangor is objecting to the performers, set to appear on July 6, saying they were inappropriate as the event would be attended by youngsters.
