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Panty-less warning for Valentine's day
By Edward Rajendra

Love birds are in danger of being trapped by the snoop squads of the Selangor Islamic Affairs Department (JAIS) this Valentine's Day, but girls who go 'commando' (panty-less) may just get away with it.

While female students in institutes of higher learning in Selangor are being encouraged by word of mouth or via the grapevine, electronic or otherwise, about not wearing panties on that day to express their love for their boyfriends, the JAIS officers are all worked up over these deviant acts.

Jais director Datuk Mohamed Khusrin Munawi said he was disgusted by the promotion of such immoral activities.

"Muslims must understand that Valentine’s Day is not for them. We will not allow Muslim students to be taken in by such celebrations that deviate from the teachings of Islam.

"At this moment, we are unable to determine the source of the ‘no-panties movement’, but those encouraging such a culture are irresponsible," he added.

However, two students in their 20s from Shah Alam, who gave their names as Ummi and Melissa, said they were aware of the “no-panties movement”.

"I feel it is a personal matter,” said Ummi with a smile.

"Valentine’s Day is a good time to express one’s love."

"And, what we use or don’t use is our right, our freedom. But we will do what is right. It’s a new world now."

Khusrin said Jais officials would be checking budget hotels, malls and parks throughout Selangor on Feb 14 to ensure that Muslims behave themselves.

"If we find unmarried couples together, they could be charged with committing khalwat (close proximity)," he said after a meeting at the state secretariat building in Shah Alam.

He said lamps in public parks will be turned on to deter couples from using such areas for amorous interludes.

"We also advise parents to ensure that their children are at home."

"We will also check restaurants that offer candle-light dinners, as these often lead to possible sexual activities in budget hotels."

It is not known how a girl who is not wearing panties could be singled out.
Illustration by Zulhaimi bin Baharuddin

Published Jan 28 2010