The presence of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak during the Thaipusam celebrations in Batu Caves on Tuesday did not go against Islamic laws.

Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) director-general Othman Mustapha said the matter had been clarified by Perak mufti Harussani Zakaria in 2012 - who said that it did not contradict the law as long as there was no intention of celebrating or being pleased with the acts of other religions.