The endless solicitude of the mainstream media for the sensibilities of Islamic supremacists is probably meant to try to foster harmony and peace. But in reality, it only inspires contempt among those Islamic supremacists, because it is contemptible. This is the same New York Times that feared to run the Muhammad cartoons in the wake of Muslim riots over them, thereby reinforcing the proposition that terrorism works, and non-Muslims will curtail their freedom of expression voluntarily when confronted by it.
“Pigs’ faces blackened out in papers in Malaysia,” from AFP, January 21:
Kuala Lumpur — The company which prints copies of the International New York Times sold in Malaysia blackened out the faces of pigs in two photos in the paper Wednesday, sparking ridicule online in the Muslim-majority country.
KHL Printing Co superimposed black boxes on the pigs’ faces in line with government guidelines, said a company employee who declined to be named.
“This is a Muslim country so we covered the pigs’ eyes,” he told AFP. “We usually do that for the International New York Times — also for pictures of cigarettes, weapons, guns and nude pictures.”
The front-page picture of a group of brown and black-and-brown piglets in the United States accompanied an article on increasing consumer demand for antibiotic- and hormone-free meat.
Another picture of pigs on the inside of the paper accompanied the rest of the article.
The censorship drew a flood of online comments, with many ridiculing the move.
“Poor piggies,” one user wrote on Facebook, while another said, “This is hilarious… We are officially a nation of morons.”
Home ministry officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Muslims consider pigs to be unclean. Some 60 percent of Malaysia’s 28 million people are Muslim ethnic Malays.
The Southeast Asian nation has sizable ethnic Chinese and Indian non-Muslim minorities.
Though Malaysia is known for its relatively moderate version of Islam, conservatives often cry foul over what they deem as insults to their religion.
A row over whether Malay-speaking non-Muslims can use the word “Allah” to refer to God has also raised tempers. Authorities say the word is exclusive to Islam and may confuse Muslims if used by other religions.
Banning of books or other materials deemed offensive is common in Malaysia.

John Geheran says
This censoring of pig faces is another reason why I stopped reading the NYTimes in the late 50’s when the paper supported Herr Castro.
Salah says
“Muslims consider pigs to be unclean.”
Pigs = Unclean
Water containing women’s menstruations, human waste and flesh of dead dogs = Clean!!!
http://crossmuslims.blogspot.ca/2010/04/muhammad-and-menses-mahomet-et-les.html
John Geheran says
Five will get you ten that if this pig face were offensive to the Catholic Church, the image would be in 50 point bold. This censoring of pig faces to avoid offending the “religion of peace” is another reason why I stopped reading the NYTimes in the late 50’s when the paper supported Herr Castro.
Champ says
Well, the *truth* offends muslims …so what else is new.
Softly Bob says
Knowing the Muslim propensity for bestiality, maybe they thought that ‘veiling’ the pig’s face would stop any oversexed mullah from having a fit of passion!
Pimentos says
Islam is the cancer of the modern world. Sick,fashist,sad!
Wellington says
The truth, indeed, does offend Muslims, Champ. But now it’s personal because Porky Pig has been blotched out by the dhimmi NYT due to Muslim sensibilities, which I don’t give a damn about (and which no one else of sense and knowledge should). I’ve been partial to ole’ Porky ever since I’ve been a boy. Between Islam, the NYT and Porky PIg, I’m goin’ with Porky everytime and to Hell with the other two.
Hope you’re doing well, my friend. I have to ask, what do you think of this new format here at JW?
salah says
still testing reply button
marclouis says
salah, i’m still working on the reply button, the spam thingy kicks in if you post multiple short posts.
marclouis says
there are account recovery and login button on the right sidebar now, reply will work when you are logged in
Champ ✿ says
Wellington wrote:
January 22, 2014 at 4:43 pm
The truth, indeed, does offend Muslims, Champ. But now it’s personal because Porky Pig has been blotched out by the dhimmi NYT due to Muslim sensibilities, which I don’t give a damn about (and which no one else of sense and knowledge should). I’ve been partial to ole’ Porky ever since I’ve been a boy. Between Islam, the NYT and Porky PIg, I’m goin’ with Porky everytime and to Hell with the other two.
Hope you’re doing well, my friend. I have to ask, what do you think of this new format here at JW?
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Agreed, Wellington. Yes, the NYT is setting a bad precedent and behaving like dhimmi cowards by cowing to muslim *sensitivities* and certain threats by them. The NYT is probably doing this out of a fear of reprisals from muslims; which is certainly the wrong approach and message to be sending out. Taking a stand against thugs and murderers–of any stripe–is the right approach, especially from the threats of violence issued by mohammedans. We are engaged in the fight of our lives against islamic supremacy and the NYT is NOT helping, even concerning something as seemingly small as our beloved Porky Pig (piglets be upon him).
Well, I’m adjusting to the new format and *learning* to like it. How about you, what do you think?
And I’m doing well, thank you. Of late I’ve been busy working on a few sewing projects: a Toy Story quilt and rag doll for my g’son who’s turning 3 …they’re so cute!
Wishing the very best to you and yours. 🙂
JamesonRocks says
Hmmm… So, In addition to the other items noted in the article, that would mean no images of beer, wine and spirits. My goodness, looks like it’s time to have a cold one with my BLT sandwich. On second thought, perhaps two fingers of Jameson on the rocks would be better.
Champ ✿ says
“I have to ask, what do you think of this new format here at JW?”
ps Wellington …
And I think that the headlines are much more reader friendly. But I find the comments section less user friendly than before.
ebonystone says
Her Majesty, the Empress of Emsworth, is NOT amused.
Nor are Porky and Petunia, nor the Three Littles, nor Wonder Warthog.
Bettina says
Yep, protect them from their own passions, courtesy of the NY Times
William Bradley says
I was watching an episode of “Man vs. Food” on the Discovery Channel here in Kuwait a few days ago. Every time the work “pork” was mentioned (which was frequently) all you got was moving lips with no sound. I have no idea how they covered this in the Arabic subtitles at the bottom of the screen. Apparently even hearing the sound “pork” or “pig” offends them..
duh_swami says
Even without Porky’s picture the choice of pictures is funny. A pig waving good bye to Mahoundians saying, ‘that’s all folks’…It doesn’t get any better than that.
Stephanie says
And Malaysia is only 60% Muslim, so I suppose it doesn’t matter what the non-Muslim 40% think. How embarrassing for those 40%, to see this story representing their country. The Muslims don’t feel shame evidently and think this is a ‘win’ for Muslim supremacy. :/
Wellington says
All things, considered, Champ, I like the old format better. I wonder how many others do.
somehistory says
I like the old better too. This new one didn’t work at all for me the first day as it kept giving errors. Now that it works, having to get past the message of I can get emails…which I already do…is a mild pain. All in all, the old was better, but perhaps somewhere in the background, it makes it easier on the ones who maintain and keep it going.
Just glad, over all, to still be able to read and keep up; or try to. 🙂
Bought a large ham yesterday. Can’t wait to have some.
Champ ✿ says
Thank you, Wellington. The main page is less cluttered, and there are many more news articles featured there–so I really like that. And the issue with the reply button in the comments section has been resolved, so that has made this section more user friendly. This new format has been an adjustment, but overall I like it. And I haven’t noticed any more timing out, which is nice.
Marbran says
I don’t see this as a NYT issue, but rather an issue with the printer and the Malay government.
I also think that it is hilarious that the Malaysians think that by blocking the pigs’ eyes it renders them non-existent. There is a reason that Muslim countries rank amongst the lowest in intelligence.
Wellington says
A specific question, Champ. Did you have to create a new password to log in? I have tried my old password four or five times and have been denied access. Miriam Rove indicated to me the same problem on another thread. I do wish that all this could be cleared up.
Champ says
Hi Wellington …
Yes, I ran into the same problem while attempting to retrieve my old account. But then I noticed that WordPress is the log-in venue, and I used to have an account with the TypePad Team (which isn’t being offered here). So I had to register with WordPress, and then they sent me a new password to my email. Now I don’t have any trouble logging-in. Are you registered with WordPress yet? Hope this helps!
Champ says
A specific question, Champ. Did you have to create a new password to log in? I have tried my old password four or five times and have been denied access. Miriam Rove indicated to me the same problem on another thread. I do wish that all this could be cleared up.
Wellington, hope I helped address your query.
gravenimage says
New York Times censors pigs’ faces in Malaysian edition to avoid offending Muslims
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How insane *is this*? Observant Jews don’t eat pork, and neither do vegetarians like myself—but you would never find a Jew or a vegetarian pretending that pigs don’t exist, nor demanding that media pretend that they don’t, either.
Actually, I quite like pigs—but this is a separate issue. I don’t much like fleas, ticks, and parasitic worms—but I certainly don’t want anyone to pretend that they don’t exist.
More of the Islamic embrace of ignorance—and imposing of that ignorance on others. And damn the New York Times for their complicity.
More:
Kuala Lumpur — The company which prints copies of the International New York Times sold in Malaysia blackened out the faces of pigs in two photos in the paper Wednesday, sparking ridicule online in the Muslim-majority country.
KHL Printing Co superimposed black boxes on the pigs’ faces in line with government guidelines, said a company employee who declined to be named.
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The thing that cracks me up is that this is a way of dealing with *pornography* in the West. Given the Muslim propensity for bestiality, it makes you wonder…
More:
Muslims consider pigs to be unclean. Some 60 percent of Malaysia’s 28 million people are Muslim ethnic Malays.
The Southeast Asian nation has sizable ethnic Chinese and Indian non-Muslim minorities.
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As usual, too bad for these Malaysian Infidels.
More:
Though Malaysia is known for its relatively moderate version of Islam, conservatives often cry foul over what they deem as insults to their religion.
A row over whether Malay-speaking non-Muslims can use the word “Allah” to refer to God has also raised tempers. Authorities say the word is exclusive to Islam and may confuse Muslims if used by other religions.
Banning of books or other materials deemed offensive is common in Malaysia.
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And if Infidels fine this oppression and tyranny offensive, too bad—they live under the Muslim heel…
Fritz Kohlhaas says
Dhimmie NYT!