PETALING JAYA, Feb. 20 -- Wanita MCA today urged the Terengganu state government to review its decision to impose gender segregation on event organisers as such guidelines can compromise Malaysia's image to the world.

Its chief Datuk Heng Seai Kie called the decision regrettable, as such an "extreme" and discriminatory directive will show Malaysia in a bad light and jeopardise the economy.

She said cultural and arts performances should not be forced to follow rules which are discriminatory in nature.

"We urge the Terengganu government to review its decision, to ensure that the state's directives uphold multicultural and moderate values, as well as respect for basic human rights and freedom," said Heng in a statement issued today.

Her ...