Compulsory urine tests for Lion Dance troupe causing uproar

KOTA KINABALU - In a surprise move, the Kota Kinabalu police have set a new regulation to all Lion troupes applying for permit for the coming Chinese New Year that every member of the troupe must undergo a urine test for drugs in the local hospitals.

Lion Dance Organisation confirmed that they have received a formal notification from the police, which has caused an uproar among the Chinese community.

Urine tests per person could cost RM90 and if a troupe has more than 10 or more than 20 players, just imagine the whopping costs involved!

One person said if such urine tests were to be conducted more than once will be devastating to these Lion dance troupes.

News was reported in the Chinese See Hua Daily newspapers today.