Bad (Crescent) Moon Rising

Published: August 19, 2007, 11:08 am

The country of Malaysia has been long considered one of the more moderate majority Muslim nations. However, it looks like there may be a few problems. In the northern region of Kota Bharu, there are government sanctioned religious police. Story from The Times (UK).To the south, in Kuala Lumpur, the capital, celebrations are starting for Malaysia's 50th year as an independent state. Its proud achievements are modern universities, a buoyant economy and a respected place in the world as a moderate Islamic nation.Mr Hassan's party boasts a different set of achievements: banning mini-skirts, chastising unmarried couples and renaming Kota Bharu's favourite beauty spot. They also closed down nightclubs, banned nearly all bars except a few Chinese restaurants, where no Muslims are allowed, and refused to let a proposed cinema open unless there were separate sections for men and women.[...]As it celebrates 50 years of independence on August 31, Malaysia is once again debating just how

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