Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com) (1) Dr M: We may not achieve vision 2020 on time, 29 September 2009Malaysia might not be able to achieve its Vision 2020 on time, if it does not change its strategy and remains dependent on foreig…

Rev. Mark S. Bollwinkel is a senior pastor of the United Methodist Church who once took up my article in his sermon at the Church. (Lily) Los Altos Town Comn Crier(http://www.losaltos.com) Don’t allow violent faction to define Muslim faith…

The Star Online(http://thestar.com.my) Saturday October 2, 2010 Stay out, Taib tells extremists, 2 October 2010 by STEPHEN THEN (stephenthen@thestar.com.my) MIRI: Sarawak Barisan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has warned polit…

Asia Sentinel (http://asiasentinel.com) Najib's Pastoral Picture of Malaysia , 30 September 2010 by Our Correspondent Despite the prime minister's speech to the UN, his country is facing serious racial tension Malaysia's Prime Minister, Na…

1. Malaysiakini(http://www.malaysiakini.com) 1M'sia... but missionary schools neglected, 30 September 2010 by Susan LoonePenangites, many from missionary schools, are unhappy with the deteriorating quality of education and discipline in th…

Please see my previous postings dated 22 August 2010 and 8 September 2010.(Lily) Los Angeles Times (http://latimes.com) Book review: ‘The Tenth Parallel' by Eliza Griswold The journalist and poet examines the divide between Africa's Arabic…

1. Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com) (1) Muhyiddin ticks off MCA for reviving 'Allah' issue, 3 August 2010 Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the issue on the use of the term 'Allah' should not be revived as the matter wa…

Malaysian Insider (http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/church-leaders-condemn-christian-convert-insulting-islam/) Church leaders condemn Christian convert insulting Islam, 29 September 2010 by Debra ChongKUALA LUMPUR, Sept …

1. Malaysiakini(http://www.malaysiakini.com) (1) Demolished Shah Alam temple to be rebuilt, 21 September 2010 The Sri Maha Mariamman Hindu temple in Section 16 Shah Alam will soon be rebuilt. Its controversial demolition by the state gover…

1. New Straits Times（http://www.nst.com.my） Najib urges world’s moderates to work together to over come extremists, 28 September 2010 From Zainul Arifin in New York EXTREMISM in all manner and forms, which is hijacking the international …

Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com) ‘While allaying Islamophobia in the US...', 27 September 2010 'Our lecturers should also not fail to mention the tribulations of Lina Joy, body snatching of the Hindu dead, the conversion of minor…

Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com) Najib offers to help Obama on Islamophobia, 25 September 2010 Malaysia wants to assist the United States in overcoming Islamophobia among the American society to allow them a better understanding …

MSN News (http://news.in.msn.com/international/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4421651)Muslims should reach out to non-Muslims in Malaysia, 24 September 2010Kuala Lumpur, Sept 24 (PTI) Muslims in multi-cultural Malaysia should reach out to non-…

Malaysiakini(http://www.malaysiakini.com) Mahathir: All that's wrong comes from the West, 24 September 2010 by Regina Lee Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has always been known for his fiery disdain for western civilisation. And e…

1. Sun2Surf（http://www.thesundaily.com/article.cfm?id=52093）Ignorance the root of misunderstanding, 22 September 2010 by Husna Yusop PUTRAJAYA (Sept 22, 2010): Islamophobia is a serious issue which is caused by lack of understanding and …

Malaysiakini(http://www.malaysiakini.com) (1) Orang Asli department says no to church building, 17 September 2010 by Christine Chan Another Orang Asli church construction in Kelantan is being stopped by the authorities, this time by the De…

Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com) 'Bahasa Twitter' affecting Malay language, 20 September 2010 The use of bazaar Malay in social websites such as the Facebook and Twitter has jeopardised the proper use of the Malay language among …

1. The Star（http://www.thestar.com.my） PM fully supports inter-faith efforts in Malaysia, 19 September 2010 PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak wants Malaysia to remain a peaceful nation where the spirit of unity is strong and steadfas…

1. The Star (http://thestar.com.my) Christians & politics, 19 September 2010 by ANDREW SIA Opinions are divided on Christian involvement in politics, but most people agree on the need to fight for justice. SINCE the “political tsunami” of …

1. Malaysiakini(http://www.malaysiakini.com) Dialogue among religions vital, 16 September 2010 by Ronald BenjaminIt has been a relief that the burning of the Quran has been aborted by Pastor Jones from Florida in the US. The intent if put …

Catholic News Asia（http://www.cathnewsasia.com） Malaysia urged to bring religious bigots to book , 17 September 2010 Malaysian Christian leaders have urged the political administration to muster the courage to bring to justice those who …

・The same book was reviewed earlier. See my previous posting dated 22 August 2010. (Lily)Bookslut（http://www.bookslut.com） AUGUST 2010 THE TENTH PARALLEL: DISPATCHES FROM THE FAULT LINE BETWEEN CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM by ELIZA GRISWOLD T…

WorldWide Religious News（http://wwrn.org） Malaysia Muslim TV ad scrapped amid Christmas link (AP, September 6, 2010) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A Malaysian television station scrapped a commercial tied to the biggest Muslim holiday after v…

Asia News.it (http://www.asianews.it) Ground Zero mosque, between Islamophobia and Islamic fundamentalism, 1 September 2010 The proposal to build a Muslim place of worship close to the 9/11 site has unleashed a firestorm. The latter has le…

Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com) PM: Change misperceptions of Islam, 2 September 2010 The Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak called on Muslims throughout the world to work together in changing the misperception of the non-Muslim co…

The Malaysian Insider （http://www.themalaysianinsider.com） Khalid Samad warns Perkasa fomenting tension for ISA crackdown, 18 August 2010 by Neville Spykerman SHAH ALAM, Aug 18 — Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad has warned that Perkasa is delib…

Herald: The Catholic Weekly , 29 August 2010, Vol.17, No.33 Merdeka Day Message As we celebrate the 53rd anniversary of our Independence, we are thankful to God Almighty for the relative peace and harmony we enjoy in this country. We are a…

NECF Malaysia （http://www.necf.org.my） NECF Letter to the Churches on Merdeka Day Date: 23rd August, 2010Dear Pastor / Elder / Church Leader,On August 31, 2010 (Tuesday), our country celebrates our 53rd. Merdeka Day. As a nation we are n…

Council of Churches of Malaysia (http://www.ccmalaysia.org) CFM Press Statement on Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day 2010 KPI for Government: Doing Good, Punishing Wrong-doers Malaysians together will soon celebrate our 53rd National Day and ou…

Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com) A sad thing, the apathy over our brain-drain, 24 August 2010 by An Overseas MalaysianI work for one of the largest software companies in the US. Today, for the third year, I attended the annual pr…