Royal dressing down for Muslim-only launderette

PETALING JAYA: The controversial Muslim-only launderette in Muar has been ordered to stop its discriminatory practice or face shut down by the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.
The Star newspaper today reported the Sultan as saying he was "deeply appalled" by the action of the launderette owner as it would lead to more narrow-minded actions in the name of Islam.
"I cannot accept this nonsense. This is Johor, which belongs to Bangsa Johor and it belongs to all races and faiths. This is a progressive, modern and moderate state.
"This is not a Taliban state and as the Head of Islam in Johor, I find this action to be totally unacceptable as this is extremist in nature," the newspaper quoted His Majesty as saying in its exclusive report.
The owner had put up a sign to say the launderette is "Muslim-friendly" after an uproar over its "Muslim-only" signage.
"Don't try to be clever. It's still the same. The owner needs to have his brains cleaned up," the Sultan said.
"I want to put a stop to such extremism. Extremism has no place in my state. We take pride in being Bangsa Johor and I want to know where the owner of this launderette learned his Islam? Islam teaches the faithful to be tolerant and respect other people and faiths."