Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz does not think that Kelantan's decision to pass a syariah bill allowing public whipping in the state would affect tourism in the country.

This is because there are many other states that are more interesting than Kelantan, he said, adding that tourists can also choose to avoid going to Kelantan.

"If they are worried about it (public whipping), then don't go to Kelantan.