Tattoos are a subject of great controversy especially when it comes to Asians.
For example, I have friends inked all over the arms and bodies and some even work as a freelance tattoo artist.
Meanwhile, my mum says she would disown me if I ever got a tattoo.
Asian parents’ arguments include: “It’s a waste of money! It’s permanent, you’ll regret! It’ll look ugly when you’re old! Don’t taint the body that I gave you!”
Boomers:
Ok boomers.
So no doubt that tattoos can be a topic that stirs up quite a debate – whether it’s a work of art, whether it’s right, whether it affects the professional image, etc.
But something that can stir up even more controversy is tattoo showcases – which will often require people to strip down quite a bit.
Due to the strong Islamic influence in Malaysian culture, let’s just say they wouldn’t take too kindly to tattoo showcases.
Tattoo Expo in Kuala Lumpur Causes Stirs Up Government
The Malaysia Tattoo Expo 2019 was held in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre over the weekend from 29 November to 1 December.
As tattoo expos go, you’d expect both men and women to be at least half-nude to showcase full-body tattoos.
Apparently, some women were also topless, wearing only nipple tapes to protect their modesty.
Despite backing this expo initially, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture are pretty unhappy about this after discovering its “lewd” elements.
I guess they just expected models to show only their arms and legs or something.
“Any form of approval for half-naked parades was never given by the government, and it is quite impossible for the government to approve any applications for events that has elements of nudity because this is not the culture of Malaysia,” the minister, Mohamaddin Ketapi said.
Ministry Vows “Firm Action”
The government is currently investigating the organisers of the event, vowing to take “firm action” against them.
The deputy minister, Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik, noted that this event has been held thrice before in 2015, 2016, and 2017, however, “no such incident had occurred then”.
Sure bo?
“It does not reflect the full image of Malaysia that is filled with mannerisms and decency,” he said. “I understand it was done behind closed doors but this contravenes etiquette.”
He also notes the positive impact on the tourism industry, but doesn’t want it to be done “this way.”
More information will be revealed once investigations are complete.
Meanwhile, you can watch KiniTV’s short clip covering this case.
What do you think?
Do you side with the government that comprised boomers, or do you side with the forward-thinking tattoo artists?
Okay, ignore that bias-filled statement.
Also, what’s your view on tattoos in general?
I think it’s pretty obvious that I agree with tattooing as an art form. And if painters are allowed nude models, why not tattoo artists?
I don’t know if I’ll ever get a tattoo in the future, but either way, I think the stigma and stereotypes against tattoos should be dropped.
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