KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - A church in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur was firebombed early on Friday, gutting the first storey of the building in a residential area, amid a row over the use of the word "Allah" for the Christian God.
"It is confirmed that Desa Melawati church was burnt, at about 12.25 am in the morning. There were no fatalities. We are investigating the incident and suspect foul play," said Kuala Lumpur Chief Police Officer Mohammad Sabtu Osman.
A court ruling last week allowing Catholic newpaper The Herald to use "Allah" for the Christian God has been appealed by the government of the mainly Muslim nation of 28 million people.
The issue has threatened relations between the majority Malay Muslim population and the minority ethnic Chinese and Indian populations who practise a range of religions including Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism.
Malaysian Muslims, who account for around 60 percent of the population, are set to protest on Friday against the ruling.
The church that was burned on Friday was part of a group called "The Assembly of God".
Many churches in Malaysia are situated in residential or retail areas and often occupy a small lot.
According to 2007 statistics, there are 333 Assembly of God churches in Malaysia.
"There are witness reports two persons on a motorbike came near the entrance and hurled in something looking like a petrol bomb. Our church is 90 percent gutted (on the first floor)," said church spokesman Kevin Ang from the Metro Tabernacle Assembly of God.
It is illegal for non-Muslims to proselytise to Muslims although freedom of worship for the mainly Buddhist, Christian and Hindu religious minorities who make up 40 percent of the population is guaranteed under the country's constitution.
The use of "Allah" has been common among non-English speaking Malaysian Christians in the Borneo island states of Sabah and Sarawak for decades and without any incident.
(Reporting by Niluksi Koswanage; Writing by David Chance; Editing by Louise Ireland)
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written by Rainbowseahorse, January 09, 2010 00:11:03
written by Rainbowseahorse, January 09, 2010 00:11:03
carlitos,
Yes indeed there are quite a number of idiotic Malayans in MT.
Main reason i joined this blog is because I thought bloggers in MT are a united front for a change in the bloody corrupted bad diseased BN government which are made up of mostly Malayans who are elected into office by Malayans.
But it seem from the day I joined MT, I am constantly defending Sabah from ignorant Malayans who have absolutely no fuking idea about out State and politics, but who will open their big fuking mouth and write totally idiotic remarks like they are so fuking smart. They don't even know that Sabah was the second opposition held State after Kelantan, and that we Sabahans stood alone for 8 long years while these ignorant Malayans went about their business while we are being fuked totally by THEIR mamakthir & DSAI.
At times, I really-really get so exasperated by these ignorant Malayans in MT that I feel like saying: "Ok, you m*****Fukers, we are in no better situation then before, so we don't need you and you fukers will be fuked personally by me when your half baked PKR come calling".
I just wish that those Malayans in MT will support us more instead keeping silent while their idiots keep on churning out rubbish writings about Sabah & Sarawak time and again.
We Sabahans really don't need them! So if they seem hell bend on making an enemy out of us, so be it!
I have no regrets for the things I do, but I do have many regrets for the things I did not do. So, if you Malayans want to play hard ball, bring it on!
Yes indeed there are quite a number of idiotic Malayans in MT.
Main reason i joined this blog is because I thought bloggers in MT are a united front for a change in the bloody corrupted bad diseased BN government which are made up of mostly Malayans who are elected into office by Malayans.
But it seem from the day I joined MT, I am constantly defending Sabah from ignorant Malayans who have absolutely no fuking idea about out State and politics, but who will open their big fuking mouth and write totally idiotic remarks like they are so fuking smart. They don't even know that Sabah was the second opposition held State after Kelantan, and that we Sabahans stood alone for 8 long years while these ignorant Malayans went about their business while we are being fuked totally by THEIR mamakthir & DSAI.
At times, I really-really get so exasperated by these ignorant Malayans in MT that I feel like saying: "Ok, you m*****Fukers, we are in no better situation then before, so we don't need you and you fukers will be fuked personally by me when your half baked PKR come calling".
I just wish that those Malayans in MT will support us more instead keeping silent while their idiots keep on churning out rubbish writings about Sabah & Sarawak time and again.
We Sabahans really don't need them! So if they seem hell bend on making an enemy out of us, so be it!
I have no regrets for the things I do, but I do have many regrets for the things I did not do. So, if you Malayans want to play hard ball, bring it on!
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written by carlitos, January 08, 2010 22:32:27
written by carlitos, January 08, 2010 22:32:27
Rainbowseahorse, sadly there will always be Malayan who blame Sabahan for their own problem. It is those Malayan idiots who also gave away all the MyKads to the illegal immigrants so that the balance of religion in Sabah tilted towards their liking. Result is we have lots of "new citizen" in Sabah who are all dumb uneducated illegal immigrants who will forever vote for Barisan Najis. Malaysia is and will always be a racist country. Before some of you idiots say if dont like go out? You get out from Sabah first. I am a born and raised bumiputera in Sabah. Malays were minority in Sabah, less than 5% before the "new citizens" illegal immigrants got flooded into Sabah by Malayan. If Sabah can get out from Malaysia I would gladly accept it. Sabah is more like an occupied territory than an equal partner to Malaya. Now all these illegals call themselves "bumiputera" Malay when they dont even speak proper Malay. Forming Malaysia is the worst thing that happened to Sabah and Sarawak.
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written by Rainbowseahorse, January 08, 2010 20:21:30
written by Rainbowseahorse, January 08, 2010 20:21:30
gindow says
Sabahans & Sarawakians, this is the price you all are paying for VOTING them in the last GE. Please remember to VOTE wisely in the next GE!!!!
Najib is laughing all the way to the Bank because he claims that Sabahans & Sarawakians are his *FIX DEPOSIT*!!!!!
All the Sickos!!!!! "
You stupid Malayan A*****e is speaking from your arse!
Now you blaming us Sabahans & Sarawakians for the troubles / unrest / racist attitude caused by YOUR Malayans fanatics under YOUR Malayan Prime Minister, YOUR Malayan Deputy PM, YOUR Malayan Home Minister, YOUR Malayan IGP...and the rest of ALL YOUR Malayan corrupted Ministers. Malayans like YOU ARE the ones who keep putting these corrupted and rotten politicians into office. Malayans like yourself are the first to blame others for your own stupidity and being idiotic in voting for these same olf politicians over and over again for over 50 years.
We Sabahans stood ALONE for 8 long years as an opposition State, and where were Malayans like you during those years?
You still have 6 Malayan States who have totally no balls and desire to kick out the BN. Go tell your own Malayans to have the balls to kick out this corrupted & diseased government.
Sabahans & Sarawakians, this is the price you all are paying for VOTING them in the last GE. Please remember to VOTE wisely in the next GE!!!!
Najib is laughing all the way to the Bank because he claims that Sabahans & Sarawakians are his *FIX DEPOSIT*!!!!!
All the Sickos!!!!! "
You stupid Malayan A*****e is speaking from your arse!
Now you blaming us Sabahans & Sarawakians for the troubles / unrest / racist attitude caused by YOUR Malayans fanatics under YOUR Malayan Prime Minister, YOUR Malayan Deputy PM, YOUR Malayan Home Minister, YOUR Malayan IGP...and the rest of ALL YOUR Malayan corrupted Ministers. Malayans like YOU ARE the ones who keep putting these corrupted and rotten politicians into office. Malayans like yourself are the first to blame others for your own stupidity and being idiotic in voting for these same olf politicians over and over again for over 50 years.
We Sabahans stood ALONE for 8 long years as an opposition State, and where were Malayans like you during those years?
You still have 6 Malayan States who have totally no balls and desire to kick out the BN. Go tell your own Malayans to have the balls to kick out this corrupted & diseased government.
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written by betasigma, January 08, 2010 19:10:01
written by betasigma, January 08, 2010 19:10:01
the disgrace is all over the world now prevailed jus becos of the evil intent of the two nonsensical cousins n their gang of barbaric thieves n bandits to create political smoke screen diversion on their own misdeeds filled with their own self gain agenda,but pawning away the national interest!!najis can as well put his sloganeering of 'one malaysia' into the toilet bowl n flush it off for good;NO!it is not 'one malaysia' ,it is 'tipu one malaysia' n malaysian jus don't need that hoodwink!!!!!!!read my lip;BN= Bangsat Negara,!!!!that's what it is as a matter of fact.
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written by KetamPadang, January 08, 2010 15:35:25
written by KetamPadang, January 08, 2010 15:35:25
These doings were done by spoiled man in this spoiled world. I just uttered a simple pray for us to live in peace among us spoiled human. God said He love us in spite of us .. sinner.
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written by jalapeno, January 08, 2010 15:22:16
written by jalapeno, January 08, 2010 15:22:16
[(Najib x Hishamuddin + UMNO)^Islam x IGP] = Torching of all churches + Temples - Masjid.
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written by Lucius, January 08, 2010 14:31:32
written by Lucius, January 08, 2010 14:31:32
No doubt UMNO is not hesitant to do anything to stay onto power including stirring racial sentiment and killing innocent people. And no doubt, the Malays are stupid enough to be stirred.
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written by kksam, January 08, 2010 14:30:46
written by kksam, January 08, 2010 14:30:46
All hail the 1Malaysia concept by Najis. and to those morons who vote for Barisan Najis, vote them again next election and your see more of this NAJIS!
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written by a guest, January 08, 2010 13:54:27
written by a guest, January 08, 2010 13:54:27
I see some attempts from a party who really goes all out to stir the issue. The party concerned wants people to be so involved in it so that they forget about other important things that is happening or is about to happen. Those responsible is creating a diversion, so that we lost interest in something much more important..like corruption.
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written by Mark C, January 08, 2010 12:47:36
written by Mark C, January 08, 2010 12:47:36
This is no doubt the result of BTN indoctrination.
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written by rocky, January 08, 2010 11:33:43
written by rocky, January 08, 2010 11:33:43
nor part of the Allah row? the timing is just too good to be true. someone is planning this pus the demos
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written by Ocassey, January 08, 2010 10:52:26
written by Ocassey, January 08, 2010 10:52:26
RIGHTEOUS MALAYSIANS OF ALL RACES AND ALL RELIGIONS , REMEMBER THIS VERY DAY THE 8th OF FRIDAY IN THE YEAR OF 2010.
ARSONISTS DIRECTED BY UNSEEN HANDS HAVE NOW ELEVATED THEMSELVES TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF PERPETRATION TOWARDS THEIR OWN "ONE GOD" WHO ALSO RECIDES IN EVERYONE OF THE HUMAN RACE , OUR BODIES WHICH ARE "HIS" TEMPLES, AND PLACES OF WORSHIPS ARE ALL HOUSES OF GOD !
DO NOT FORGET THAT THE SULUWESI PRINCE HAD JUST RETURNED TO FIND HIS ROOTS AND TO RE-ESTABLISH HIS LINKS.
UPON HIS RETURN TO MALAYSIA THE FIRST CHURCH IS NOW GUTTED . IN HIS HOME SULUWESI, CHURCHES WERE BOMBED, MAIMING AND KILLING WORSHIPERS WITHIN AND CHRISTIANS WITHOUT ,TOO, WERE SLAUGHTERED IN THE NAME OF THE SAME "ONE ALMIGHTY".
TO ALL SANE MALAYSIANS, WE HAVE BEEN FOREWARNED IN 1969.
NOW, THE SON WITH ALL HIS AGENTS EVERY WHERE IN HIGH AND POWERFUL PLACES, HAVE JUST UNLEASHED HIS EVILS TOWARDS THE CHILDREN OF THE "ONE ALMIGHTY".
IT HAS TO BE THE SON OF "666" WHO WILL BE BRAVE AND ARROGANT ENOUGH TO CHALLENGE AND INTIMIDATE GOD FEARING AND GOD LOVING PEOPLES. WE HAVE MORE THAN ONE ANTICHRIST IN MALAYSIA.
WE HAVE YET TO PASS SODOM AS THE JUDGEMENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE AND ALREADY WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE STATE OF GOMMORAH. THESE FENOMENAS CAN ONLY HAPPEN IN THE 21st CENTURY.
GOD PROMISED TO DESTROY THOSE TWO CITIES AND THAT "HE" DID. 1LADY WILL BE TURNED INTO A STATUE OF SALT AS NO WAY SHE CAN ESCAPE THE WRAFT OF THE ALMIGHTY.
THE SELF-DESTRUCT BUTTON IN MALAYSIA HAS JUST BEEN PRESSED BY THE SON OF SATAN ON THIS VERY MORNING AND THE HEAVENS IS MOURNING SINCE THEN AND IS STILL POURING !!!
ARSONISTS DIRECTED BY UNSEEN HANDS HAVE NOW ELEVATED THEMSELVES TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF PERPETRATION TOWARDS THEIR OWN "ONE GOD" WHO ALSO RECIDES IN EVERYONE OF THE HUMAN RACE , OUR BODIES WHICH ARE "HIS" TEMPLES, AND PLACES OF WORSHIPS ARE ALL HOUSES OF GOD !
DO NOT FORGET THAT THE SULUWESI PRINCE HAD JUST RETURNED TO FIND HIS ROOTS AND TO RE-ESTABLISH HIS LINKS.
UPON HIS RETURN TO MALAYSIA THE FIRST CHURCH IS NOW GUTTED . IN HIS HOME SULUWESI, CHURCHES WERE BOMBED, MAIMING AND KILLING WORSHIPERS WITHIN AND CHRISTIANS WITHOUT ,TOO, WERE SLAUGHTERED IN THE NAME OF THE SAME "ONE ALMIGHTY".
TO ALL SANE MALAYSIANS, WE HAVE BEEN FOREWARNED IN 1969.
NOW, THE SON WITH ALL HIS AGENTS EVERY WHERE IN HIGH AND POWERFUL PLACES, HAVE JUST UNLEASHED HIS EVILS TOWARDS THE CHILDREN OF THE "ONE ALMIGHTY".
IT HAS TO BE THE SON OF "666" WHO WILL BE BRAVE AND ARROGANT ENOUGH TO CHALLENGE AND INTIMIDATE GOD FEARING AND GOD LOVING PEOPLES. WE HAVE MORE THAN ONE ANTICHRIST IN MALAYSIA.
WE HAVE YET TO PASS SODOM AS THE JUDGEMENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE AND ALREADY WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE STATE OF GOMMORAH. THESE FENOMENAS CAN ONLY HAPPEN IN THE 21st CENTURY.
GOD PROMISED TO DESTROY THOSE TWO CITIES AND THAT "HE" DID. 1LADY WILL BE TURNED INTO A STATUE OF SALT AS NO WAY SHE CAN ESCAPE THE WRAFT OF THE ALMIGHTY.
THE SELF-DESTRUCT BUTTON IN MALAYSIA HAS JUST BEEN PRESSED BY THE SON OF SATAN ON THIS VERY MORNING AND THE HEAVENS IS MOURNING SINCE THEN AND IS STILL POURING !!!
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written by kclim, January 08, 2010 10:46:55
written by kclim, January 08, 2010 10:46:55
As expected , it is an incident waiting to happen. It was only a matter of time before the state of affairs came to this fiery end for a place of worship. Touching of a church, a temple or a mosque shows the immaturity of a nation. The authorities allowed the matter of calling God " Allah" festered for too long. Hope this will not unleash the evil from within Pandora's Box.
Where is the government? In civilised societies we have law and order and government caring for the people's welfare. We can understand if this is Afghanistan where the Taliban demolished the statures of other religions. But this is Malaysia. We have the tallest twin towers in the world. We have Formula 1 cars racing around. We send astronauts into outer space. We believe we have great leaders that make us stand out in this world, compared to most Asian and African countries.
But then again a couple of rogue citizens burning down a church is not representative of our national behaviour. However enforcing the law and quick apprehension of the culprits is the duty of those in power. It would be un-Malaysian to right what is wrong. Act now before this disease spreads like the menace of hand bag snatch thiefs which the authorities seem powerless to act. They are fixated on "terrorists" and threats to "national security". ISA and OSA are our national holy scriptures for self preservation.
Let us see if our leaders have the civilised mentality , moral and religious obligations to do what is right in the eyes of their very own God. Do not mix politics with religion as it is a very explosive cocktail. God bless Malaysia.
Where is the government? In civilised societies we have law and order and government caring for the people's welfare. We can understand if this is Afghanistan where the Taliban demolished the statures of other religions. But this is Malaysia. We have the tallest twin towers in the world. We have Formula 1 cars racing around. We send astronauts into outer space. We believe we have great leaders that make us stand out in this world, compared to most Asian and African countries.
But then again a couple of rogue citizens burning down a church is not representative of our national behaviour. However enforcing the law and quick apprehension of the culprits is the duty of those in power. It would be un-Malaysian to right what is wrong. Act now before this disease spreads like the menace of hand bag snatch thiefs which the authorities seem powerless to act. They are fixated on "terrorists" and threats to "national security". ISA and OSA are our national holy scriptures for self preservation.
Let us see if our leaders have the civilised mentality , moral and religious obligations to do what is right in the eyes of their very own God. Do not mix politics with religion as it is a very explosive cocktail. God bless Malaysia.
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written by arazak, January 08, 2010 10:40:20
written by arazak, January 08, 2010 10:40:20
Bodoh punya UMNO!
They are digging their own graves an throwing themselves in hell-fire.
Next GE they will be burried and send to hell. . .!
They are digging their own graves an throwing themselves in hell-fire.
Next GE they will be burried and send to hell. . .!
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written by gindow, January 08, 2010 10:35:06
written by gindow, January 08, 2010 10:35:06
Sabahans & Sarawakians, this is the price you all are paying for VOTING them in the last GE. Please remember to VOTE wisely in the next GE!!!!
Najib is laughing all the way to the Bank because he claims that Sabahans & Sarawakians are his *FIX DEPOSIT*!!!!!
All the Sickos!!!!!
Najib is laughing all the way to the Bank because he claims that Sabahans & Sarawakians are his *FIX DEPOSIT*!!!!!
All the Sickos!!!!!
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written by SpeakOut, January 08, 2010 10:22:42
written by SpeakOut, January 08, 2010 10:22:42
okay - so now the count is two - one in the city and another in PJ - assumption church. Soon there will be more. Then there will be a mosque. Perfect- then Najinb declares a state of emergency - martial law takes over. Opposition members kena ISA, some bloggers taken too -including a few friendly ones - so that can seen to be fair lah ( may i suggest wong choon wah and Rocky Bru). In the mean time Najib gets scot free from Alatantunya cos noo GE13.
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written by Wisdom above, January 08, 2010 10:12:14
written by Wisdom above, January 08, 2010 10:12:14
How come the " CID Serious Crime Division" failed to indentify the two culprits on motorcycle and pick them for up for charges to be framed under the Penal Code ? Cannot rely on Human Laws anymore?
Were these the same guys that firebombed UMNO BN women minister Dato Shirarat home last year ?
Let's Seek Divine intervention from above to flood the minds and hearts of all Malaysian with the PEACE and WISDOM from above. Please by all means FORGIVE THEM for their trangressions ! It may sound silly !
So Let's Fast and Pray in the SPIRIT for Wisdom, Revelation, Peace and Tranquility to prevail. SABM.
Were these the same guys that firebombed UMNO BN women minister Dato Shirarat home last year ?
Let's Seek Divine intervention from above to flood the minds and hearts of all Malaysian with the PEACE and WISDOM from above. Please by all means FORGIVE THEM for their trangressions ! It may sound silly !
So Let's Fast and Pray in the SPIRIT for Wisdom, Revelation, Peace and Tranquility to prevail. SABM.
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written by capricorn, January 08, 2010 10:06:35
written by capricorn, January 08, 2010 10:06:35
Sad to say, but the M'sian public, i.e. Christians and Muslims have fallen prey to the ploys of UMNO with this Allah issue and now church torching. If things do not cool down, the economy will suffer and ALL MALAYSIANS will be affected. The leaders in the govt are supposed to be level headed, but it seems they are taking advantage of the situation and fanning the fires of racism. It is now left to the community leaders and faith leaders to sit down together and instruct all to be calm before things get out of hand.
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written by rocky, January 08, 2010 10:02:09
written by rocky, January 08, 2010 10:02:09
The PM, govt, KerisMoodin and UMNO are to blame for this. They played it up cos the ruling is clear on what herald can do and no one is allowed to preach to Muslim as stated in the constitution. But we know they want to flame people and create a problem and divide all Malaysians. same way the jet engine which was RM300k became RM50mil so that it will create a big story and it took them so long to say what it was realy worth. Do not trust the govt!!!
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written by SpeakOut, January 08, 2010 09:50:58
written by SpeakOut, January 08, 2010 09:50:58
Alamak - go g****e this headline malaysia: church set on fire. The whole world carrying news of this stupid act of criminals.
Now Najib, you try to contain this. Still want FDI? Sorrylah, this countyry's government condones and supports criminals.
Now Najib, you try to contain this. Still want FDI? Sorrylah, this countyry's government condones and supports criminals.
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written by StevenO, January 08, 2010 09:48:24
written by StevenO, January 08, 2010 09:48:24
Hello Sabahan and Sarawakian!! You got the message now! Stop being the safe deposit vote bank for UMNO/BN.
Demand that your wakil rakyat leave BN and remember the insult hurl at you and the attack on your religion! Don't ever vote BN/UMNO again!!
Demand that your wakil rakyat leave BN and remember the insult hurl at you and the attack on your religion! Don't ever vote BN/UMNO again!!
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written by batsman, January 08, 2010 09:46:05
written by batsman, January 08, 2010 09:46:05
Dear Speakout and Awang kuku - yes, yes, PAS and PKR leaders should visit the church and offer sympathies, but I don;t know about the financial bit. As it is I don;t think PKR coffers are that big. All UMNO has to do is to firebomb more churches to bankrupt PKR.
Opposition parties depend on donations from sympathizers to a large degree. No use saying PAS and PKR should donate money when the public is stingy with their own donations to opposition parties.
Further, UMNO is not using dirty tactics because it is doomed to fail and be exposed for all to see. There is a certain confusion even amongst PAS and PKR members. This way, by playing divide and rule, UMNO hopes to rally more Malays to its cause.
I hope you can see the limitations of opposition parties. Without more support and more money, etc. Its activities become more limited. With limited activities, its discipline suffers. Therefore opposition parties will have some difficulty responding to your suggestions.
I hope people understand that and throw their support wholeheartedly behind opposition parties. This is the best way to block UMNO from undertaking more dirty tricks.
Opposition parties depend on donations from sympathizers to a large degree. No use saying PAS and PKR should donate money when the public is stingy with their own donations to opposition parties.
Further, UMNO is not using dirty tactics because it is doomed to fail and be exposed for all to see. There is a certain confusion even amongst PAS and PKR members. This way, by playing divide and rule, UMNO hopes to rally more Malays to its cause.
I hope you can see the limitations of opposition parties. Without more support and more money, etc. Its activities become more limited. With limited activities, its discipline suffers. Therefore opposition parties will have some difficulty responding to your suggestions.
I hope people understand that and throw their support wholeheartedly behind opposition parties. This is the best way to block UMNO from undertaking more dirty tricks.
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written by justice seeker, January 08, 2010 09:44:18
written by justice seeker, January 08, 2010 09:44:18
Malaysia church torched amid Allah row
THIS IS ALL BUT A DIVERSION BY NAJIS REGIME TO TAKE THE HEAT FROM
HIS SCANDAL RIDDEN GOMEN.
THIS IS ALL BUT A DIVERSION BY NAJIS REGIME TO TAKE THE HEAT FROM
HIS SCANDAL RIDDEN GOMEN.
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written by tanakwagu09, January 08, 2010 09:33:34
written by tanakwagu09, January 08, 2010 09:33:34
The use of "Allah" has been common among non-English speaking Malaysian Christians in the Borneo island states of Sabah and Sarawak for decades and without any incident.
After this, thanks to this two fella, all the muslim flipinos & indons that makes up to 40% of all the muslim in sabah will join the fun of demonstrating & protesting as if they are born here...cheiiss!!
After this, thanks to this two fella, all the muslim flipinos & indons that makes up to 40% of all the muslim in sabah will join the fun of demonstrating & protesting as if they are born here...cheiiss!!
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written by bambooman, January 08, 2010 09:32:03
written by bambooman, January 08, 2010 09:32:03
the ALLAH that is being worshipped by UMNO is teaching them to be GREEDY ( squander the country wealth ), CUNNING ( twisting the facts to your favour ) and IGNORANCE ( confusing others so that they will fight at a slight irritation ).....and they are proud of the achievements.....and they want the whole world to follow them!!!!!......welcome to ONE World!!!!
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written by Aria, January 08, 2010 09:28:45
written by Aria, January 08, 2010 09:28:45
Pakatan should seize this opportunity to have a “No ISA” protest rally today. Then Najib will have a dilemma on his hands. If he chooses to clamp down on the “No ISA” peaceful protest march then it clearly shows double standards practiced by the Malaysian government to the world. It will also highlight this “Allah” issue to the world.
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written by Pegasus, January 08, 2010 09:15:29
written by Pegasus, January 08, 2010 09:15:29
What evil act! Certainly this does not goes well....with all non muslims.....the UMNO takes at every opportunity to destabilize the country ...which they are currently doing it! It show a bad example.... instead of leading the country ...it does what ever it likes...UMNO!
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written by SpeakOut, January 08, 2010 09:14:41
written by SpeakOut, January 08, 2010 09:14:41
written by Awang Kuku, January 08, 2010 08:35:24
You know what PAS and PR leaders should do is to visit the church site and offer help, even financial help to restore the church premise. This will rub salt on the shameless UMNO goons.
PAS and Muslim PKR leaders, if you are listening- this is the offensive we are talking about. Everytime UMNO religious extrimists starts a " religious fire", you guys put it out with conduct that will win admiration not only from Malaysians of all faiths but the world as well. Don't think only Malaysians read MT. In a world filled with strife and hatred between bigots, Muslim ,Christians, Hindus and Buddhist leaders must lead the way in demonstrating tolerance and compassion. In that way God Almighty will be glorified.
You know what PAS and PR leaders should do is to visit the church site and offer help, even financial help to restore the church premise. This will rub salt on the shameless UMNO goons.
PAS and Muslim PKR leaders, if you are listening- this is the offensive we are talking about. Everytime UMNO religious extrimists starts a " religious fire", you guys put it out with conduct that will win admiration not only from Malaysians of all faiths but the world as well. Don't think only Malaysians read MT. In a world filled with strife and hatred between bigots, Muslim ,Christians, Hindus and Buddhist leaders must lead the way in demonstrating tolerance and compassion. In that way God Almighty will be glorified.
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written by hkh, January 08, 2010 09:11:38
written by hkh, January 08, 2010 09:11:38
God has eyes and is crying......................
It is now pouring in Kuala Lumpur ( Friday, 9am).
Hope that it will continue til evening.
How to demonstrate? No need even for FRU to spray water.
It is now pouring in Kuala Lumpur ( Friday, 9am).
Hope that it will continue til evening.
How to demonstrate? No need even for FRU to spray water.
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written by albert zacharias, January 08, 2010 09:11:06
written by albert zacharias, January 08, 2010 09:11:06
There it goes...
One church, what next? Zimbabwee in the making?
What happens if a mosque is damaged by outsiders? Police will start arresting people man!
A church gets torch and nothing gets done. No body was arrested and no precautions taken. Police must now deploy at leat 1 personnel at each church 24x7!
One church, what next? Zimbabwee in the making?
What happens if a mosque is damaged by outsiders? Police will start arresting people man!
A church gets torch and nothing gets done. No body was arrested and no precautions taken. Police must now deploy at leat 1 personnel at each church 24x7!
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written by Alice, January 08, 2010 09:10:35
written by Alice, January 08, 2010 09:10:35
Forgive them Christians for they do not know what they are doing and pray for them.
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written by Awang Kuku, January 08, 2010 08:35:24
written by Awang Kuku, January 08, 2010 08:35:24
You know what PAS and PR leaders should do is to visit the church site and offer help, even financial help to restore the church premise. This will rub salt on the shameless UMNO goons.
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written by RiverThames, January 08, 2010 08:31:24
written by RiverThames, January 08, 2010 08:31:24
How much were these arsonists paid by the Malaysian Government????
When the F**ked up PM and Home Minister have clearly given the go-ahead signal by issuing irresponsible statements, more will be allowed to happen.
If the F**ked up PM has any little brains left, he should declare the proposed demonstration ILLEGAL.
Unless, of course, he wants to start something like his father did in 1969.
When the F**ked up PM and Home Minister have clearly given the go-ahead signal by issuing irresponsible statements, more will be allowed to happen.
If the F**ked up PM has any little brains left, he should declare the proposed demonstration ILLEGAL.
Unless, of course, he wants to start something like his father did in 1969.
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written by 2012, January 08, 2010 08:24:35
written by 2012, January 08, 2010 08:24:35
This is an opportunity for PAS to show that they are true Muslims
and exposed UMNO wrongdoings and their brand of Islam...
This news by Reuters is going international and thats the final nail
in the coffin for M'sia's reputations..
and exposed UMNO wrongdoings and their brand of Islam...
This news by Reuters is going international and thats the final nail
in the coffin for M'sia's reputations..
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written by jokersland, January 08, 2010 08:15:11
written by jokersland, January 08, 2010 08:15:11
Guess how much UMNO is going to spend the taxpayers money paying all these NGOs to demonstrate on Friday ? Definately all these peoples had to be paid from the organisers to it's follower.
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written by mountain man, January 08, 2010 08:05:31
written by mountain man, January 08, 2010 08:05:31
UMNO pariahs are playing with fire which they may not be able to contain one day. These corrupted bustards is now hijacking the word "ALLAH" for the political ends. AFTER 54 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD, Malaysians of different religious faith have lived in harmony, all of a SUDDEN last year our stupid SYED BOTAK started it all by banning the use of word "ALLAH" while he was Home Minister, betul-betul pariah guy. For past 54 years it was OK, now he says tak boleh. By fanning anger within a small group of extremist, UMNO is hoping to unite the Malays for the next GE, yes they may get some additional votes BUT they may even lose more votes as Malaysians irrespective of religion with some rationale thinking knows that this is part of UMNO's political ploy......hello rakyat tak bodoh lagi, there may be some temporary emotions BUT it will not last and will surely backfire. Is this part of NAJIB's 1Malaysia empty slogan?
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written by gindow, January 08, 2010 08:04:57
written by gindow, January 08, 2010 08:04:57
What a great shame!!!! Hope those responsible will be punished from our Almighty Father Allah.
CNN,BBC,Al Jazerah, please be there to video the stupidity of those morons!!!
CNN,BBC,Al Jazerah, please be there to video the stupidity of those morons!!!
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written by SpeakOut, January 08, 2010 08:02:41
written by SpeakOut, January 08, 2010 08:02:41
Batsman wrote -
The truth is - it started with UMNO. It is a political play not a religious issue.
You are definitely spot on my friend. It then is a stroke of genius of PAS to quickly disassociate and distance itself from joining in the fray. PAS must now go on the offensive to show the non-muslims that it is the better alternative to represent the majority of muslims in the country. Rally against UMNO. Look at the gatherings organised by UMNO in extremist activities. It is getting smaller and smaller. What does this tell us all? They are losing support whereas more non-muslims are supporting PAS and PKR. PAS members and msulsim PKR memebrs must not be manipulated into being made the scape-goat like in the Past. Please tread cautiously.
The truth is - it started with UMNO. It is a political play not a religious issue.
You are definitely spot on my friend. It then is a stroke of genius of PAS to quickly disassociate and distance itself from joining in the fray. PAS must now go on the offensive to show the non-muslims that it is the better alternative to represent the majority of muslims in the country. Rally against UMNO. Look at the gatherings organised by UMNO in extremist activities. It is getting smaller and smaller. What does this tell us all? They are losing support whereas more non-muslims are supporting PAS and PKR. PAS members and msulsim PKR memebrs must not be manipulated into being made the scape-goat like in the Past. Please tread cautiously.
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written by batsman, January 08, 2010 07:50:09
written by batsman, January 08, 2010 07:50:09
The truth is - it started with UMNO. It is a political play not a religious issue.
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written by batsman, January 08, 2010 07:48:31
written by batsman, January 08, 2010 07:48:31
Has UMNO realised it cannot win the next GE? Is this why UMNO is resorting to such measures?
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written by earthman, January 08, 2010 07:43:26
written by earthman, January 08, 2010 07:43:26
There would be no retaliation, either the Christians are matured and peace loving people or are just afraid of the consequence. Either way its better we keep the peace and sanity then to aggravate the situation.
As by the fruits of the tree we shall know the tree is good or not. By our action we reveal our true self. it is when we are angry, our true self is reveal.
To the Muslim leaders who walk in truth and peace , please educate the peoplel and lead them to the Truth. The Truth that will set us free. Free to live in peace and harmony. Nothing could be added or subtracted from this Truth. That is the Way . That is Live.
As by the fruits of the tree we shall know the tree is good or not. By our action we reveal our true self. it is when we are angry, our true self is reveal.
To the Muslim leaders who walk in truth and peace , please educate the peoplel and lead them to the Truth. The Truth that will set us free. Free to live in peace and harmony. Nothing could be added or subtracted from this Truth. That is the Way . That is Live.
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written by SpeakOut, January 08, 2010 07:40:22
written by SpeakOut, January 08, 2010 07:40:22
First the catholics, now the protestants are also dragged in. Sarawak and Sabah next? Sit back folks with a big supply of popcorn, the show has started. I am just worried about the ending that's all. This could just blow up big time.
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written by SpeakOut, January 08, 2010 07:38:17
written by SpeakOut, January 08, 2010 07:38:17
Najib, Muhyddin and Husamuddin, you three are directly responsible. Instead of displaying 1malaysia leadership you are giving the signal to mad dogs of UMNO. REUTERS have reported the news and then it will be picked up by the international community-way to go. I suppose Altantunya,TBH and Enginegate are too small to concern the news channels overseas. NOW YOU HAVE DONE IT, relious extremism will surel catapult us into the forefront of international news. BUT they will want to know more and then they will get to hear from the suppressed version and that is Altantunya, TBH, Enginegate are the reasons for UMNO to create a diversion to try to run away from real issues.
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written by mikewang, January 08, 2010 07:25:16
written by mikewang, January 08, 2010 07:25:16
I think all churches in the peninsular should remain vigilant.
Install CCTV or webcam to all approaches to your places of worship with the cooperation of the neighbourhood.
It is sad that while East Malaysians remain tolerant, those in the west are fanned by a government which has lost all its sense of governance.
Install CCTV or webcam to all approaches to your places of worship with the cooperation of the neighbourhood.
It is sad that while East Malaysians remain tolerant, those in the west are fanned by a government which has lost all its sense of governance.
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Come to think of it, we are proud to call ourselves SABAHANS, but when we call those from the Peninsular MALAYANS, it seem like they are offended...like it is an insult.
This clearly demonstrate we Sabahans willingly identify with where we come from, while they are ashamed of their identity.
Oh yah, I just notice there is another idiot Malayan by the name of StevenO in MT and he got 21 votes for being an idiot while that arsehole gindow got 49 votes. Wow! This clearly shows that their kind are fully in support of their own idiots.
Birds of a feather flock together...just like their UMNO which is home based in Malaya.