It's hilarious - when the leaders of a religious political party in Malaysia made big noises over the
Valentine's Day celebrations and issuing warnings to Malay youths not to indulge in such celebrations.
It will erode your religious faith, they claim.  To me, this is ridiculous. but to these religious people, it's
a very serious matter.  Gosh.
For several years, I regularly participated in the Terenggannu Sultan Mahmud International Bridge
Marathon, with runners from Japan, China, India and many other countries participating.  I was
surprised when, in one particular year, no run was held. When I enquired by phone, the answer
given was: Now we are under the Pas (Islamic Party) government, and the run is considered as "indecent"
(aurat).  I was stunned - it's beyond belief!