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  • Condom-Maker Set To Launch Limited-Edition Nasi Lemak-Flavoured Condom Aimed At Local Malaysian Market

    Condom-Maker Set To Launch Limited-Edition Nasi Lemak-Flavoured Condom Aimed At Local Malaysian Market

    Goh Miah Kiat is the CEO of the world’s biggest condom-maker which churned out approximately 15% of the world market last year, but despite his international success, Malaysian interests still play a big role in his business.

    “The next thing I am trying to work out is a nasi lemak-flavoured condom.

    “In Malaysia, the first thing we wake up in the morning, we talk about our nasi lemak. So I suppose it is something that will unite us all,” he said in a recent interview with Channel NewsAsia.

    “We Malaysians are divided across our political ideas, religion and race,” Karex chief executive Goh Miah Kiat told AFP from his office in Port Klang, outside the capital Kuala Lumpur.

    “I felt one thing that unites us all (is), ‘Where’s the best nasi lemak place you’ve been?’” Malaysia has been beset over the years by tensions between its Muslim Malay majority and its substantial ethnic Chinese and Indian minorities, with critics accusing the government of introducing policies that favour the Malays.

    Karex – which sells condoms under the brand name Carex – spent six months carrying out tests before coming up with its nasi lemak prophylactic, which smells faintly of coconut and is coated with a warming lubricant.

    The company is working on packaging and the limited-edition condom should hit shops in November or December.

    Mr Goh insisted the range of wacky condoms were more than just a marketing gimmick, and were about trying to encourage contraceptive use in the Muslim-majority country.

    “For me, it’s about public health, and I want to get the message across to people,” Mr Goh said.

    Conservative attitudes are still common in parts of Malaysia and some people frown on the use of contraceptives in the belief they encourage pre-marital sex.

     

    Source: freemalaysiatoday/ST/AFP

  • Muslim Man Faced Fine By Kelantan Religious Authorities For Wearing Shorts (Exposing Knees) To Play Futsal

    Muslim Man Faced Fine By Kelantan Religious Authorities For Wearing Shorts (Exposing Knees) To Play Futsal

    Wan Khairul Hayyee Wali, 30, said he had no idea that he could not even wear shorts to play futsal.

    He said he has been wearing shorts to play futsal for many years, ever since he was in school.

    “Therefore it came as a shock to me when a religious department enforcement officer gave me a notice saying I have flouted the Syariah Criminal Enactment for exposing my knees,” he said.

    “Seriously, they can’t expect me to wear a sarong to play futsal,” added Wan Khairul, a general worker at a wholesale store.

    Khairul was slapped with the notice at 10.45pm on Monday.

    He was ordered to attend a counselling session next month, failing which he would be called to appear before the Syariah court where he risks being fined RM1,000 if found guilty.

    Khairul had tried explaining to the officer that he was on his way to play futsal and that he had got down from his car for a short while to buy a burger for his wife.

    “If I did not stop to buy a burger, I would never have known that it is an offence to wear shorts even when we are on the way to play sports,” he said.

    Khairul said he would attend the counselling session.

    “If it is an offence, they have to make it clear to the public. How are we supposed to know that it is an offence because even football players wear shorts,” he said.

    A Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department officer said the dress code was strictly applicable to Muslims only.

    “We do not take action against non-Muslims. We do not even take action if a female non-Muslim wears shorts in public,” said the officer.

    The officer also said Wan Khairul would not have to pay any fines if he attended the counseling session.

    “We just want Muslims to dress decently when in public spaces, in keeping with our religious teachings,” said the officer.

     

    Source: http://www.thestar.com.my

  • (Whatsapp Contribution) Paderi Melayu Dari Singapore Buat Road Tour Di Malaysia

    (Whatsapp Contribution) Paderi Melayu Dari Singapore Buat Road Tour Di Malaysia

    Paderi Melayu dari Singapore sedang Buat roadtour di Malaysia… Ada 40 Orang… Hati-hati Semua.

     

    Source: Whatsapp

  • Commentary: Kenapa Tak Boleh Minum Arak? Orang Jepun Mabuk Pun Maju!

    Commentary: Kenapa Tak Boleh Minum Arak? Orang Jepun Mabuk Pun Maju!

    Siti Kasim memuatnaik status menunjukkan beberapa keping gambar semasa lawatannya ke sebuah kawasan yang menempatkan ratusan tong arak di Jepun.

    Sengaja mencabar atau tidak, ini telah mengundang kemarahan orang ramai. Wanita ini lantang menyuarakan isu-isu yang bertentangan dengan agama Islam seperti LGBT dan sebelum ini juga ada mempertikai hukum korban semasa Raya Aidiladha.

    “Saya tak nampak orang Jepun mabuk dan memberi masalah kepada masyarakat, sebaliknya merekalah bangsa yang paling produktif di dunia,” antara maksud terjemahan dalam statusnya. Pendiriannya mendapatkan pelbagai reaksi dari netizen.

    Menjadi pertanyaan, adakah satu perlian dari Siti gara-gara pesta arak yang dibatalkan penganjurannya baru-baru ini?

    Untuk makluman, ini bukanlah sekali dia mengeluarkan kenyataan begini.

     

    Source: Facebook

  • Muar’s ‘Muslims-Only’ Laundromat: Racism, Inciting Division Or Strictly Business Owner’s Rights?

    Muar’s ‘Muslims-Only’ Laundromat: Racism, Inciting Division Or Strictly Business Owner’s Rights?

    A self-service laundromat in Jalan Junid, Muar, which caters only to Muslim patrons, has sparked controversy on social media.

    Photographs of the shop’s signboard with the words – “For Muslim customers only. Muslim-friendly. Leave your shoes outside” – placed at the laundromat entrance have gone viral on Facebook.

    Netizens were divided in their opinion. Some praised the move, saying that it was done for the benefit of Muslim customers concerned given possible mixture of ‘najis’ (impurities) in the wash loads, while others criticised it as being unfair.

    Facebook user Zachary Arshad said he was disappointed at what the laundromat is doing as it could divide the community.

    “I’m Muslim, and this is completely overrated and unacceptable. Islam does not teach this. Islam is for all, Islam is to unite the people, not divide. This will only cause further divide among the people,” said Zachary.

    Others however felt that the owner’s actions were justified.

    Facebook user Suresh Pandian agreed with the laundromat’s owner’s move.


    Above: A photograph of the shop’s signboard with the words – “For Muslim customers only. Muslim-friendly. Leave your shoes outside” – placed at the laundromat entrance have gone viral on Facebook. Photo: New Straits Times

    “Well, if the owner is a Muslim and wants to run it in a Muslim way , I don’t think there is anything wrong with it . That is his right.”

    “Why are there a lot of negative comments here? (He) hasn’t mentioned anything racist,” said Suresh on the ‘Persatuan Gaya Hidup Sihat Pelabuhan Klang’ Facebook page.

    Indra Aditya, meanwhile, urged people to look at the issue positively.

    “A majority of his customers may have complained about being uncomfortable in sharing the usage (of the equipment) with non-Muslims.

    “This is not about being racist or about any religion…this is business,” said Indra Aditya.

    The religious authorities, meanwhile, believe that the owner is acting within his rights.

    Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Abd Mutalip Abd Rahim said there was nothing wrong for the owner of the laundromat in imposing such a restriction as it was his right as a business owner.

    “Non-Muslims should not worry because there have options to patronise other laundromats elsewhere.

    “As Muslims who live in a multi-racial society, we cannot be too rigid in upholding such matters, but at the same time, should not belittle this effort taken by the operator of the laundromat either,” Mutalip told the New Straits Times.

    He said the state government has no plans to impose any such regulations statewide, and he urged people to better understand the concerns of Muslims in such issues.

    Johor Mufti Tahrir Samsudin said he welcomed the initiative taken by the business owner because some Muslims were doubtful in using self-service laundromats.

    “If someone wants to do it, then it is a good thing because some Muslims hold doubts over laundromat services.

    “It is better for Muslims to be free of such doubts when it comes to cleanliness as it will help Muslims fulfil religious obligations,” said Tahrir.

    Asked about the concept of laundromat services in Islam, Tahrir said that such a service should make sure that clothes are cleaned from minor and severe impurities.

     

    Source: http://www.todayonline.com