COMMENT | So it's half-in, half out - a partial withdrawal of the controversial guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events.

This had caused much consternation (including some Malays I know). So, a face-saving “solution” has been found.

On Feb 7, the cabinet agreed that the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) could “advise” Muslims about preserving their faith but such advice “cannot be construed as a policy”.

However, the guidelines are still on...