The Klang Municipal Council (MPK) has given the green light for the “Centro Mall German F&B Festival” to proceed but has banned any mention of the word “Oktoberfest”.

The decision was made based on the fact that the event would be a private one, and that it would be held at a private venue, Sin Chew Daily reported today.

The approval, issued today by chief councillor Mohamad Yasid Bidin at the council's monthly meeting, included some caveats, including ensuring Muslims do not enter the festival venue and that the word “Oktoberfest” is not used.

"Oktoberfest" refers to a beer festival held annually in October in Munich, Germany.

Also, event organisers would need a police permit and approval from the Land Office and Customs Department before proceeding with the event.

These conditions were imposed in view of the recent controversy over the now-cancelled Better Beer Festival 2017 in Kuala Lumpur.

The Better Beer Festival has been organised since 2011 without much fanfare, until PAS central committee member Riduan Mohd Nor complained about it this year, warning it would lead to reprisals from extremists.

MPK councillors from PAS had voted against approving the festival but Mohamad Yasid had made his decision after listening to views from all councillors in attendance, the Sin Chew Daily report said.

The festival, planned for Oct 12 to 13 from 5pm to 11pm, had been held at Centro Mall in previous years.