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Posted by Asia Calling
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Q1) Why do Malaysians believe that the pigs bring good luck? A1) Visitors claim to have won the lottery using numbered candles that have touched the pigs. Q2) What is the signal for the pigs to leave their jungle shelters? A2) When the bell rings at 7pm in the evening. Q3) Why are some people afraid to eat or touch pig products? A3) Because they believe that they will be infected with Swine flu or HINI virus. Q4) Can people contract Swine Flu or HINI by eating or touching pig products? A4) No, not at the moment. Q5) Some Malaysians are not allowed to touch the pigs because they are haram. What does this mean? A5) Muslim people are not allowed to touch or eat pigs because they believe they are unclean. Haram means forbidden.
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