Yesterday was marked here in Malaysia as a holiday; more specifically, the birthday of Islam’s lone prophet Muhammad. Malaysia’s king, who must of course be a Muslim, and who is known in Malay parlance as the ‘Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuan Tuanku’, released a public statement for Malaysia’s Muslims in regards to Muhammad’s birthday. And Malaysia’s […]
Moderate Modern Malaysia update: Malaysian terrorist killed in the Philippines
Killed plying his trade, one might say. And no points for correctly guessing what religion this particular Malaysian followed. Zulkifli Abdul Hir, A.K.A. ‘Marwan’, was a leader of the jihadist organization known as Jemaah Islamiyah, and the protege of another, perhaps more infamous Malaysian terrorist. Zulkifli’s mentor was a notorious bomb maker and mass murderer […]
‘Moderate’ Malaysia Update: The ultimate pejorative in Malaysian politics
When Malaysian politicians of all stripes sling mud and hurtle rhetorical slings and arrows at one another, there is one label that is universally considered by all players to be an insult far worse than all the rest. What might that insult be? Being called a racist? Or a bigot? Or a fascist? No, no, […]
Malaysian Muslims out to stop ‘the challenge of Christianization’
Infamous Malaysian politician Hasan Ali, who previously spoke out vociferously against solar powered talking Bibles that are allegedly being used to persuade Malaysian Muslims to become Christians, is still ‘crusading’ (if we can borrow that word) against the rising tide of ‘Christianization’ in Malaysia. Wait, I thought Islam is the perfect religion–Muslims never ever tire […]
Malaysian Muslim politician wants meeting with Christian leaders and former Muslims
Many Muslims tend to see hidden plots and conspiracies against Islam behind every tree and blade of grass, and Malaysia is no different. To wit, Malaysian Muslim demagogue and politician ‘Doctor’ Hasan Ali has gone to great lengths to attack Malaysian Christians, with the blessings (or at least the tacit consent) of the Muslim-controlled national […]
Malaysian Islamic official claims Christian elite covert task force targeting Muslims for conversion
Muhammad said, “Whoever changed his Islamic religion, then kill him” (Bukhari 9.84.57). Religious Freedom Update from modern, moderate Malaysia: “Christian ‘covert’ task force targeting Malays,” from Malaysia Today, January 6 (thanks to Stephen): (Malaysiakini) – An elite highly covert task force which may be operating in and around Petaling Jaya and Kelana Jaya, has been […]
Malaysia: Christian leader may be charged with sedition for criticizing supremacist article in constitution
The constitution defines Malays as Muslims in one fell swoop (Article 160 (2)). For a Christian to criticize Malay supremacism as enshrined in Article 153 is to criticize Islamic supremacism. Therefore, this Christian leader is in trouble twice: for defying his second-class status as a non-Malay, and all the more for defying his second-class status […]
Malaysian government offers pro forma condemnation of Nigeria church bombings on Christmas
It’s mighty considerate of the Muslim Malaysian government to condemn the savage bombings of churches in Nigeria on Christmas day that killed scores. Of course, this mealy-mouth condemnation conveniently ignores the fact that it was yet another case of Islamic terrorists, inspired by Islamic teachings, slaughtering non Muslims. From “Malaysian condemns Nigerian church bombings”, The […]
A Christmas ‘present’ for Malaysia’s Christians, from the Muslim authorities: fear
It is better to give than to receive, goes the hoary adage, and Malaysia’s ruling Muslims are giving to the Christians in spades — namely a lot of fear and anxiety. Now, how could Malaysia’s modern, moderate Muslim government be so motivated or inspired to cause fear in Malaysia’s comparatively small (~10% of the total […]
Malaysia clamping down on conversions to Christianity, which may number in the “thousands”
Muhammad said, “Whoever changed his Islamic religion, then kill him” (Bukhari 9.84.57). Freedom of Religion Update from Modern, Moderate Malaysia: “Hasan Ali says gathering proof of Christian proselytism,” by Debra Chong for The Malaysian Insider, December 20 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 “” Bent on proving Christians were converting Malay […]