File this one under ignorance and intolerance. Seems the Malaysian government has recently issued two bans. First they banned tomboys. They decided that girls who act like boys violate the tenets of Islam.

They also banned the practice of yoga. They claim it has elements of other religions that could corrupt Muslims. In fact, they claim that yoga involves not just physical exercise but also includes Hindu spiritual elements, chanting and worship.

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