Now what would make the Prime Minister think that Malaysian Christians have nothing but the most heartfelt abiding respect for Islam? Regardless, Islam does not ‘ask’ for respect. It demands it. More accurately, it demands unconditional acceptance of its cultural, social and political dominance. Furthermore, Islam demands that non Muslims accept humbling, humiliating, second class […]
Malaysian newspaper owned by ruling party warns that Jews may try to take advantage of recent turmoil
Utusan Malaysia, a newspaper owned by Malaysia’s ruling party UMNO, has come up with a (not so) novel ‘theory’ (if we can call it that) as to what might be happening with the recent spurt of overt dissent in Malaysia, specifically the march for fair elections that occurred about 10 days ago here in Kuala […]
A peer into the crystal ball: Malaysia as a cautionary tale
Malaysia in 2011 has many of the trappings of a successful state. Superhighways, reams of soaring skyscrapers, with the dazzling twin Petronas Towers at the center of Kuala Lumpur, usually never fail to impress tourists or visiting foreign dignitaries. These visible signs of progress show Malaysia as a genuine economic success story, but how did […]
‘Erosion’ of non Muslim rights in Malaysia continues
From the “Heads I win, tails you lose” department: For once, the president of the Malaysian dhimmi political auxiliary called MCA (Malaysian Chinese Association) is correct. Dr. Chua Soi Lek has correctly stated that if the opposition stays in power at the state level, or manages to take control of the national government, the treacherous […]
Afghan women’s rally takes place; Afghan men are ‘red-faced with anger’, but it’s got nothing to do with Islam
MSNBC’s Sebastian Rich has written about a recent, modestly sized women’s rally in Kabul, Afghanistan. From “Afghan women rally, turning men red-faced with anger”, MSNBC: KABUL — In any other country, the sight of a group of women holding colorful placards, marching and protesting is commonplace. But not in Afghanistan. In fact, a women’s protest […]
The truth behind Malaysia’s own ‘moderate’ brand of Islam: “Civilizational Islam” (AKA Islam Hadhari)
One of the centerpieces of Malaysia’s ‘moderate Muslim’ image is the concept of ‘Islam Hadhari’, which translates to ‘Civilizational Islam’. Malaysia’s Prime Minister often trots out this idea in speeches to appreciative and uncritical foreign audiences. The sheer contradiction in terms of this name notwithstanding — there is nothing civilised about Sharia nor Islam, but […]
Unexpected Malaysian anti-dhimmitude: Dhimmis request that sharia not be used against non Muslims during Ramadan
The ‘holy month’ of Ramadan — which takes place roughly during the month of August — is fast approaching, and Muslims in Malaysia and elsewhere are eagerly preparing for it. One way the Muslims are doing precisely that in the Malaysian state of Kedah is that the Muslim authorities have issued a pre-emptive, sweeping shutdown […]
Malaysia deports known terror operative back to Indonesia, rather than jail him
From “Malaysia’s Double Game” department: Here’s a troubling development which will raise no eyebrows here in Malaysia, but should certainly raise all sorts of troubling questions elsewhere. Namely, Malaysia’s choice to merely deport a terror suspect, rather than charge, try, or imprison him, should cast a harsh skeptical glare on Malaysia’s Muslim government and its […]
Malaysia’s Dear Leader: Demonstrations “not part of our culture”
From the Islam equals hypocrisy par excellence department: Fallout and spin continues in the wake of the thousands who protested against the (Muslim) government in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday. From “Street demonstrations not part of Malaysian culture, says [Prime Minister]”, by Mazwin Nik Anis and Rahimy Rahim for The Star, 11 July 2011: KUALA LUMPUR: […]
Aftermath of Bersih rally in Malaysia: Government warns non Muslims to not attack Islam
Yesterday’s opposition rally in downtown Kuala Lumpur is now history, and in the aftermath is being frantically spun by both sides as maneuvering continues in the court of public opinion. The rally has been proclaimed as a ‘victory’ by both. The opposition and Bersih managed to get its message of electoral reform a significant amount […]