The authorities stopping yet another event that includes beer is a “clear sign” that Umno was working with PAS to turn Malaysia into a more extremist country, Sarawak opposition leaders said.

“It is utter stupidity on the part of the authorities in West Malaysia to stop Oktoberfest and the Better Beer Festival, and for the police to be involved in stopping such international events.

“This is a clear sign that the country, under Umno/BN working hand-in-hand with PAS, is moving towards a more extremist and less tolerant country,” Sarawak DAP chairperson Chong Chieng Jen said today...