Selangor Islamic Affairs, Malay Culture, Infrastructure and Public Amenities Committee chairperson Dr Hasan Mohamed Ali was summoned by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today.

hasan ali umno pas selangor talk quality hotel 300708 01 He was seen entering Istana Bukit Kayangan at 11am and left at 2.25pm and drove passed reporters who waited at the gate.

Private secretary to the sultan Mohamad Munir Bani, who confirmed the meeting, said the palace would not issue any statement as it was an ordinary meeting to discuss Hasan's duties.

Mohamad Munir also declined comment when asked whether the cow’s head protest against a temple relocation proposal in Shah Alam was discussed at the meeting.

Sale of alcohol possibly discussed

Meanwhile, Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said Hasan had sought audience with the sultan to give his views on Islamic development in the state.

"He (Hasan) explained what he had done as a state executive councillor in Islamic development.

"The decision to allow mosque officials to arrest Muslims consuming alcohol during Ramadan and the sale of alcohol (in Muslim majority areas) could have been raised during the meeting," Abdul Khalid told reporters.

- Bernama