Canning - What is so Alarming ?

I've been caned in my life while i was in an aided school many many years ago, in the 1960's. I was caned on the palms of both hands just to get the 50% marks required for a pass in my Nature Study. The teacher was a Malay muslim who was at that time unpopular because he liked to cane those who failed to pass them, perhaps as a way to get us students to study so that we pass. I failed so I got caned by someone who liked canning students. Simple.

Recently, the canning of 3 muslim women in KL who were involved in illicit sex alarmed human rights groups in Malaysia and around the world. That did not paint a good picture of our country. Some called it a "cruel and degrading punishment" which I think is just a matter of opinion. If they have broken the Shariah laws, so be it, they must face the consequences. The irony is, the flesh trade or prostitution is rampant in Malaysia, muslim women are not excluded from this oldest trade known to mankind. You can go down to Limbang in Sarawak or just roam KL at anytime of the day to witness such brothels and massage parlors carry out their businesses quite openly under the noses of the authorities. Patronizing such places are Malaysians plus foreigners and muslim men too, let's be clear about that.

If canning is a deterrent, let it be done in a regulated manner. We have our Shariah laws, we must respect that. I am a Christian, I am not a lawyer, I will not go against it. If you asked me whether there is pain when you are caned, i would positively say yes, it could cut through your flesh, we must not deny the fact that there will not be pain. Come on, this is punishment!