Malaysia is supposed to be a middle-of-the road Islamic nation. It presents itself to the world that it is a moderate Islamic nation and is proud of its multi-cultural social backdrop.However, Malaysia is a strange nation. It is at once fundamental and moderate in its Islamic beliefs. The older generation that holds the reins of powers over religion on behalf of the various sultans at the state level and the Agung at the federal level,from time to time, seems to go off tangent in many of their interpretations and give shocking 'fatwas' or religious dictates instead. The younger generation of Muslims are less orthodox.
It was an issue when malt drinks came into the market some time back. When the advertisers touted it as 'halal beer', there was a hue and cry. Now, an international hotel chef has concocted his own brand of bahkuteh which is halal. The authorities are in arms again saying any name can be used for the dish but not 'bahkuteh halal'.
Should we just laugh out loud or give off a chuckle?
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