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Link to MSN news Muslims offended by ‘Bak Kut Teh’ Ramadan greeting. Alvin and Vivian, the couple who posted the  Bak Kut Teh  greeting for Ramadan have publicly apologized through a video uploaded yesterday to their YouTube channel called SexcussionsAlvivi. The video, which was recorded in Malay with English subtitles, seeks forgiveness from all Malaysians for offending the Muslims during Ramadan. Alvin went on to describe the  Bak Kut Teh  greeting that included a Halal logo that is only used by Jakim (the Islamic authority of Malaysia). He also claimed that both he and Vivian are aware that Muslims were forbidden to take pork, but made the greeting 'for humour'.  The 1:22 minute video shows Alvin speaking in a rather tensed and somber mood, with Vivian sitting next to him. Alvin also conveyed his regrets for his actions. "We truly regret offending religious beliefs and sensitivities in multi-racial Malaysia," he said, adding that t...

Punish Ibrahim immediately before it is too late, says Gerakan Press Statement by Dato’ Dr Teng Hock Nan Gerakan Vice-President and Penang Gerakan Chief June 21, 2011 Disgusted with Perkasa president Datuk Ibrahim Ali’s threat to the Chinese community, Gerakan vice president Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan wants the government to punish Ibrahim and charge him under the Sedition Act. Dr Teng said it has been too often that Ibrahim has been making racial statements that can cause “tension, uneasiness and stress” amongst the people. “It is appropriate that the government should immediately take steps, especially during this political challenging time, to stop any individual or organization from making racist statements that stoke tension and affect the peace and harmony of the nation,” said Dr Teng, who is also Penang Gerakan chief, in a statement. Dr Teng said Gerakan lauded Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin for coming out boldly and in no uncertain terms to protest against Ibrahim...