No ban on Christmas cakes for halal certificate holders, says Mohd Na'im

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/12/16/no-ban-on-christmas-cakes-for-halal-certificate-holders-says-mohd-na039im

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Eheran@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y (4 replies)

What....?

munkkey@monyet.cc · 2 pts · 2y (3 replies)

In this country, Christianity is viewed as a threat to Islam. Muslims are "forbidden" to take part in Christmas activities, as Christmas is considered a religious celebration. Among non-Muslims though, it is also celebrated culturally, such as exchanging gifts etc.

Eheran@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Holy moly, they need to split religion and government ASAP.

munkkey@monyet.cc · 2 pts · 2y

I don't expect that to happen in my lifetime. 🥲

weecious@monyet.cc · 2 pts · 2y

We wish we could, but when more than 60% of the citizens have their religion decided for the by the virtue of their race, it's bound to be a shitshow

Annoyed_Crabby@monyet.cc · 3 pts · 2y

This followed an internal memo from a cake house purportedly telling staff not to write Merry Christmas or X'Mas on their cakes, even on request from customers.

Deja Vu.

marche_ck@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y

"Just because you could doesn't mean you should!"😤