PETALING JAYA: Using images of dogs for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations is something that must be respected by all, says the Malaysian Islamic Development Department. “This is in line with the wasatiyyah (moderate) approach that has become the Government’s policy,” Othman said in a statement. He said the spirit of co-existence needed to be understood with wisdom by the people in order to ensure unity among Malaysians of all faiths and ethnicity. Jakim’s statement came following recent reports of some businesses and shopping malls opting to soft-pedal using images of dogs in their Chinese New Year decorations. In 2016, Jakim recommended popular pretzel chain Auntie Anne’s to change the name of its “Pretzel Dog” to “Pretzel Sausage”.

Source: The Star February 07, 2018 00:45 UTC