Malaysians will be allowed to perform a controversial "poco-poco" line dance after top clerics ruled that its benefits to health outweigh concerns about taste and decency. The decision came after a ...

Harussani Zakaria, mufti of the northern state of Perak, said the dance violated Islamic law. "The poco-poco dance is actually a cult dance," he said. "Our research indicates that the dance really ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Islamic clerics in a Malaysian state want Muslims to avoid a popular dance they claim has Christian influences. The "poco-poco" is a line dance that is common at social events ...

Top clerics in Malaysia permits "poco-poco" line dance. "If it can bring about positive impact to health, then we have no objection on that matter, says Abdul Shukor Husin, chairman of the country's ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—Islamic clerics in a Malaysian state want Muslims to avoid a popular dance they claim has Christian influences. The “poco-poco” is a line dance that is common at social events ...