Something worrying is happening


Statue in question: A religious figure recently suggested that Langkawi’s iconic eagle sculpture should be demolished because he claimed it was forbidden in Islam.

Sadly, Malaysians are now dealing with whether to shake hands or wish each other because we are no longer sure if it is okay. If these are not checked, we will surely lose our 'moderate' tag.

IT’S the kind of stuff that Malaysians read about happening in Afghanistan, Pakistan and in some Islamic State-controlled areas in the Middle East.

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