Since a recent court ruling which allows Malay newspapers to utilize the word "Allah" as a translation for "God", eleven Christian churches have been vandalized. This particular article suggests that counter attacks on local mosques have begun as well. Though the government has been quick to criticize the attacks, there has not been any tangible efforts to end the violence. It is thought that this is due to upcoming elections in an attempt to drum up Malay nationalism, seeing as only a small 9% of the total population identifies themselves as Christian. If these violent acts of vandalism continue, however, the government will soon be forced to take some sort of action.
by megan smith
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