THE use of images or pictures of dogs in advertisements or Chinese New Year decorations is only part of Chinese culture. It has nothing to do with their religion. Thus, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department has given its green light, “Jakim: It’s okay to use images of dogs” (The Star, Feb 7).
Strictly speaking, the dog, although said to be man’s best friend, is often referred sarcastically by the Chinese to mean a person low in moral standards. So there’s nothing really grand about the dog.
