Malaysian State to Offer 'Happy Toilets'

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Feb 22, 9:57 AM EST

Malaysian State to Offer 'Happy Toilets'

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- A Malaysian state will soon build public toilets equipped with piped music and newspapers for people to enjoy while using the bathroom.

Officials in the northeastern state of Kelantan on Tuesday announced that "Happy and Healthy Toilets" would be built in popular spots, with facilities "guaranteed to make users happy," Malaysia's national news agency Bernama reported.

State public administration official Takiyuddin Hassan said the toilets, to be completed within three months, would have newspapers so that "users can keep up with current issues while performing their business, while being entertained by music."

People would also need to wear special slippers provided in the toilets to maintain hygiene, Takiyuddin was quoted as saying by Bernama. It was not clear how many such toilets would be constructed.

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