PAS’ ulama wing has urged the government to give the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) a stronger say in the regulatory body that decides whether foreign artists are allowed to perform in Malaysia.

The wing’s chief Ahmad Yahya said the current situation is unfortunate because Jakim only plays a minimal role in the Central Agencies Committee for Applications for Filming and Performances by Foreign Artistes (Puspal).

He said this is especially in an effort to stop...