The latest news to come to the world of Islam (or at least, people like us in Malaysia, who live in a so-called Islamic environment) is the news that Michael Jackson has converted to Islam and is now Mikaeel Jackson.

MJ has been widely labelled as whacked in the head, and over the years, has degenerated from the revered King of Pop with the awesome Moonwalk to Mr Wacko Plastic Surgery Gone Botch Child Molester Bankrupt Yesterday's News. My pal Edrei who is still fuming over the Yoga and Tomboy bans those 'holier powers that be' in Malaysia have decreed over those who embrace the peace-loving faith called Islam thinks that Michael Jackson's conversion is simply proof that insane people become religious.

Is it good news? I hope so.

But right now, I think its the funniest funniest news that I've heard lately, and it trails slightly behind the crazy Yoga and -yo girl you cannot wear pants and have short hair because you look like a tomboy- bans.