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Originally Posted by This'nThat
Not being in certain countries sure seems to help when celebrating Valentine's day: Today in Malaysia: Government officials have launched campaigns against Valentine's Day celebrations amongst Muslim populations in Indonesia and Malaysia, claiming the holiday promotes "vice activities" and "immoral behavior." Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says the celebration of romantic love is "not suitable" for Muslims, who make up nearly two-thirds of the 28 million population of Malaysia.
Wow. Kinda makes you glad you're here, and not there, doesn't it? |
I got a kick out of this.. I use to work and live in Malaysia.
The govt is always playing religion into politics ......... but the real Malaysia is not what the govt want the west to believe.
Downtown Kuala Lampur today will have an overflow of dinner reservations and jewelry sales (gold sales are big this time of the year )
Remember about 30 percent of Malaysia is Chinese or Indian and they control in my opinion 90 percent of business and industry.
Your posting reminded me so much of the "stuff" one would see in the New Straits Times " newspaper everyday .
Thanks for the post and helping me to remember my time in Malaysia