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  • [Malaysia] Shell To Remove Cardboard Model Standees After Perverts ‘Molest’ Them In Viral Photos

    [Malaysia] Shell To Remove Cardboard Model Standees After Perverts ‘Molest’ Them In Viral Photos

    Oil giant Shell today said today it will be removing all standees modelled by one of its Malay Muslim woman employees following viral images of the men in suggestive poses with her cardboard cut-out.

    Shell also advised the public against further sharing such images which it termed as “distasteful”.

    “We are aware that pictures of several individuals photographed engaging in distasteful and suggestive acts with a promotional standee at our retail stations are circulating online.

    “We do not condone this disrespectful act, which is completely against the culture of Malaysians and Shell’s core values. We urge netizens and members of the public to refrain from sharing these images further.

    “The standee will be removed from all our sites with immediate effect,” it said in a statement.

    Several photos that have been making the rounds on social media showed men holding hands with the cut-out, kissing its cheek, and even grabbing at the breast.

    The model pictured in the Shell promotional standee, Nor Shafila Khairusalleh, 25, was reported saying yesterday that she was perturbed by men “molesting” her likeness.

    The petrol station supervisor told mStar Online that she could accept men who posed kissing or hugging her likeness, but not if they went overboard as it would be akin to sexual harassment.

    “They may just be joking, but I feel ashamed because that is still myself although it is just an image,” she was quoted saying.

    Nor Shafila was also reported that her husband was distressed seeing men “molest” his wife’s image, but that he remains an understanding partner.

     

    Source: www.themalaymailonline.com

  • Drunk Ah Peck Step Gay, Harasses Handsome Mat Saleh On MRT Because He Thinks Mat Saleh ‘Signal’ Him

    Drunk Ah Peck Step Gay, Harasses Handsome Mat Saleh On MRT Because He Thinks Mat Saleh ‘Signal’ Him

    Hey Singapore friends: just a heads up, this guy physically assaulted me on the MRT, so if you ever see him, be on your guard. I was with a friend and he approached me–drunk–and said he was gay, and that he wanted to fuck me. He said, “I know you’re gay, so let’s fuck.”

    This went on for several minutes and I tried to politely diffuse the situation, but then he began to yell at my friend when she intervened; I wouldn’t let this stand, and started to become angry myself. He threatened her, and some other people on the train intervened (several were filming). He touched me, and I told him not to, and I briefly lost my temper–after that he slapped me on the side of the head. He kept going on and on, and when a woman tried to take his picture, he attempted to kick her phone out of her hand. When my friend and I got off at our stop, he got off as well, but we managed to evade him and leave the station without him following us.

    For those of you that don’t know: I’m not gay (not that it should matter). However, I don’t exactly fit the “masculine” mold of society, so oftentimes I am mistaken as queer–on several occasions around the world, for example, I’ve caught flak for carrying a “man purse.” On a personal level, this is why I need feminism: so I can be confident in myself and not feel like I have to fulfill any gender role assigned to me. However, I do appreciate that women probably have to deal with this shit (or at least the threat of it) on a fairly regular basis.

     

    I wish I’d said thank you to the train people who took a stand and put themselves between me and this man, but I was too rattled to muster it (at least I could thank my friend, who had the good sense to make a video). I wish I’d sat in a different train car, and the whole situation could’ve been avoided. Was it the V-neck I was wearing? My ripped skinny jeans? I probably should have held my temper, but that’s not my character. Could I have found a way to peacefully diffuse the whole situation? It’s obviously not my fault but, somehow, a part of me is convinced it was.

     

    Source: Joe DeMarini

  • NUS Disciplines More Than 30 Students Over Inappropriate Orientation Activities

    NUS Disciplines More Than 30 Students Over Inappropriate Orientation Activities

    The National University of Singapore (NUS) has taken disciplinary action against 30 senior students “responsible for inappropriate behaviour” during its freshman orientation period in July.

    These included suspension for one semester, fines of up to S$2,000 and mandatory community service of up to 100 hours, a circular sent to students yesterday stated. Other penalties imposed consisted of official reprimands, which will be on permanent record in the students’ formal files, being sent to attend behavioural rehabilitation programmes, and submitting statements of reflection on the incidents.

    Professor Tan Eng Chye, NUS’ deputy president (academic affairs) and provost, said in the circular that after “thorough investigations” into allegations of inappropriate and unauthorised student-organised orientation activities, the students were found to be responsible for disorderly and offensive behaviour, as well as organising and taking part in improper orientation activities that potentially put other students’ physical welfare at risk.

    The students were given 14 days to file an appeal after they were notified of their punishments, but no appeals were filed, Prof Tan said.

    He also said that NUS would not be disclosing or commenting on the details of individual cases to safeguard the privacy of those involved in the disciplinary proceedings, as well as those who had “provided input and statements during the course of the investigations”.

    “Many of the students involved have expressed regret and apologised for their unacceptable behaviour. We hope that they will learn from this episode and grow into responsible and respectful individuals,” he added.

    The investigations, involving about 400 senior students and freshmen, were launched after The New Paper reported on sexualised activities at orientation camps. A video showing students conducting dunking and ragging activities also emerged later.

    During the investigations, face-to-face interviews were done with students, and online and printed materials related to orientation activities were examined, among other procedures. Those found to be responsible for inappropriate behaviour were then taken before the disciplinary boards, and the disciplinary process took place between August and early October.

    Prof Tan said that counselling support was extended to all freshmen who might have been affected by the alleged incidents, and staff members offering counselling and psychological services remain on standby to help.

    In late August, a 14-member committee comprising faculty members, student leaders and alumni was assembled to review and make recommendations to further improve the freshmen orientation. It is expected to submit its report to NUS later this month.

     

    Source: www.todayonline.com