Tag: Malaysia
A Reality Show Where Islam Is the Biggest Star
By LIZ GOOCH July 29, 2010.
Print: New York Times
In a reality show in Malaysia, the grand prize is to become an imam.
Pig Heads Thrown Into Grounds of Malaysian Mosques
By Barry Porter January 29, 2010.
Print: Bloomberg News
In the latest incident reflecting rising tensions between Muslims and non-Muslims in Malaysia, pig heads were thrown onto the grounds of a mosque. Until recently, Malaysia has been one of the more moderate Islamic nations, with largely peaceful interfaith relations.
The Myth Of A Moderate Malaysia
By Sadanand Dhume August 31, 2009.
Print: Forbes
If you’re looking for an image that captures the conflict between fervent Islam and basic human decency, look no further than the Malaysian city of Shah Alam, about 15 miles west of Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia Delays Caning of Woman Who Drank Beer
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS August 24, 2009.
Print: Associated Press
Malaysian woman sentenced to prison and caning for breaking Shariah law by drinking beer. Although her caning is going to be delayed until after Ramadan “for compassionate reasons”, this news is significant because Malaysia had been regarded as a relatively moderate Muslim country.
Malaysia tackles child conversion
April 22, 2009.
Print: bbc.co.uk
Malaysia bans the religious conversion of children without both parents’ consent, in a major step to ease ethnic tensions. /// religious conversion
