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POLICE IN MALAYSIA have arrested more than 80 people to prevent them from celebrating Valentine’s Day.
Islamic authorities in the country targeted Muslim youths in a series of raids on hotels – and even broke up romantic strolls, the International Business Times reports.
Officials said the holiday is “synonymous with vice activities”. Laws prohibit unmarried Muslims from being alone with a member of the opposite sex, the BBC reports.
Some of those picked up in the raids had rented hotel rooms for just two hours, authorities said. Only Muslims – the majority in Malaysia – were targeted by the raids.
Islamic parties in the opposition have previously criticised the holiday, saying it can lead to immoral behaviour.
“A lot of young Muslims, they don’t know about this. That’s why we need to warn them,” a spokesman told Asia Pacific News.
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Ahhh religion, the cause of so many of the worlds problems.
You bet me to it lol
The ugly face of Religious tyranny and a primitive legal system.
Hallmark will be horrified:)
Think I’ll become a Muslim for the night, champions league footie in peace…!
Gordon be careful you might be watching your footie in pieces.
“Laws prohibit unmarried Muslims from being alone with a member of the opposite sex, the BBC reports.”
They seem to have a soft spot for the gays.
What a horrible religion..we are so lucky 2 live in Ireland..
Careful now..
Reminds me of stories of priests in Ireland years ago after country dances looking out for courting couples and beating the hedgerows with sticks to chase them out in case they got up to no good. And we know how far that got them!!
As my daddy would say ” rotten crazy bastards”
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