Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com) (1) Terengganu sultan tells Muslims to stop bickering, 18 August 2012 by Bernama The Sultan of Terengganu Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin has called on Muslims to avoid quarrels, misunderstanding, and …

Middle East Forum（http://www.meforum.org/3299/war-against-jews） The war against the Jews by Efraim Karsh ・Dr. Efraim Karsh is research professor of Middle East and Mediterranean Studies at King's College London, principal researcher of …

Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com) (1) 'I can't be 'haram', I declared M'sia an Islamic state', 10 August 2012 by Aidila Razak Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad rejected claims that he is anti-Islam for not implementing hud…

Free Malaysia（http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com） The Christian threat! Really?, 10 August 2012 by Iskandar DzulkarnainOur columnist responds in his satirical manner to Ridhuan Tee’s warning.Malaysia, like Indonesia, is in danger of being …

Malaysiakini（http://www.malaysiakini.com） Proselytising found only in Pakatan states?, 9 August 2012 ‘There is no proselytising in KL because once these foreigners cross into Bangsar, Kerinchi or Sri Hartamas, they are scared to covert p…

Malaysia-Chronicle（http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com）Penang Islamic council to probe claim of attempt to convert Muslims, 7 August 2012 BUTTERWORTH - The Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) will investigate into an allegation of fo…

As for Professor Tariq Ramadan's recent lectures in Penang and Kuala Lumpur, I have a totally different impression on his Islamic advice. According to the first report below, for example, what he said means nothing particular to resolve th…

When I visited Israel in early March 2007, I met two Malaysian Catholic pilgrims from Penang. I was suddenly spoken by one of them at a Church in northern part of Israel. Then my Japanese guide urged me to take a photo with them, because h…

The Star(http://thestar.com.my)Temple in Golden Triangle told to vacate, 16 July 2012 OTHER NEWS & VIEWS Compiled by SIRA HABIBU, TAN SIN CHOW and A. RAMAN KUALA Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has given the Sri Muniswarar Kaliyamman temple commit…

Almost all of the comments on this article were realistic. (1) do focus on the domestic matters (2) do not pay attention to other countries. (Lily) Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com) 'Obama's re-election vital for Middle East engag…

Malaysiakini（http://www.malaysiakini.com） Bishop: National Harmony Act could be a misnomer, 15 July 2012 by Terence Netto Catholic Bishop Dr Paul Tan Chee Ing suggested that it is better for the government to just repeal the Sedition Act…

Los Angeles Times（http://www.latimes.com） In Malaysia, ruling party uses Islamic values to bolster support, 13 July 2012 The emphasis on Islamic values is aimed at solidifying support among the Muslim Malay majority. But critics say the …

The article belolw seems to invite unnecessarily another dispute to the‘Allah' issue in Malaysia. It started in 1980 and still continues. (Lily)The American Muslim (http://theamericanmuslim.org) Pamela Geller, “Allah” and “God”, 4 July 201…

Malaysia Chronicle（http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com） Mahathirism and twisting a corrupt legacy into 'true' Islam, 10 July 2012 by Joe Fernandez How ironic indeed considering his alleged corrupt and godless -- as in anti-Islamic -- legac…

Jihad Watch(http://www.jihadwatch.org) Infidels funding Islam: a primer to Malaysia's disguised jizya system, 8 July 2012 In the West, Malaysia is frequently singled out as a successful example of a moderate Islam state, with gullible and …

1.The Washington Post（http://www.washingtonpost.com） Israel’s Arab Spring problem, 7 July 2012 by David Ignatius JERUSALEM Whatever else that might be said about the Arab revolutions, it’s obvious that they pose a problem for Israel. But…

Continental News（http://continentalnews.net） Malaysian Chinese publishes Christian Books, 2 July 2012 By Bong-gi Sun Overseas Chinese are people of Chinese birth or descent who live outside the Greater China area (Mainland China, Hong Ko…

Tablet Mag (http://www.tabletmag.com) Israel’s Grittiest Founder, 2 July 2012 Yitzhak Shamir, who died Saturday, was maligned for his politics. But his bitter realism was prescient. by Daniel Gordis About a year ago, I was standing with Yi…

1. Reuters（http://www.reuters.com） Yitzhak Shamir, hawkish Israeli premier, dies, 30 June 2012 by Dan Williams, JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Yitzhak Shamir, the hawkish Israeli leader who two decades ago first balked at U.S. calls to trade occu…

As for this topic, please refer to my previous posting dated 27 June 2012（http://d.hatena.ne.jp/itunalily2/20120627）. (Lily) Malaysiakini（http://www.malaysiakini.com）(1)Critics have now accepted my views, says Kassim, 27 June 2012 by F…

Malaysiakini（http://www.malaysiakini.com） Lift ban on my hadith book, urges author, 26 June 2012 by Fathi Aris Omar & Jimadie Shah Othman INTERVIEW Controversial author and scholar Kassim Ahmad wants the government to lift the ban on his…

Malaysiakini（http://www.malaysiakini.com）Dr M: Look East Policy still relevant for next 30 years, 23 June 2012 by Zairulliati Mali, Bernama The Look East Policy, which marked its 30 years of implementation this year, was still relevant f…

Free Malaysia Today（http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com） Bishop backs Truth commission call, 25 June 2012 by RK Anand Bishop Paul Tan lends his support to Bersih chairperson S Ambiga's proposal. He also says that the present government disc…

Malaysia Chronicle（http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com） Thursday, 21 June 2012 14:11 FEAR OF CHINESE SCHOOLS: Dr M more provocative as GE looms, 21 June 2012 by Teo Nie Ching The Najib administration must establish a specific time-frame an…

Malaysiakini（http://www.malaysiakini.com） Jawi ignores justice and fairness, 23 June 2012 by P Ramakrishnan Justice and fairness is a much-emphasised virtue in the Islamic faith and tradition. There is no dispute regarding this. But does…

1. Malaysiakini（http://www.malaysiakini.com） Banning books narrows our horizons, 22 June 2012 by Helmy Haja MydinOnce upon a time, officers from the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) decided to confiscate copies of Al…

Free Malaysia(http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com) Hindu temple saved in nick of time, 20 June 2012 by B Nantha KumarTimely intervention of minister stopped DBKL officers from tearing down the place of worship. KUALA LUMPUR: A temple, which w…

As for Professor Emeritus Bernard Lewis, please refer to my previous postings (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/itunalily2/20120510)(http://d.hatena.ne.jp/itunalily2/20120519) respectively. (Lily)The Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk) Notes On A …

Malaysiakini（http://www.malaysiakini.com） Prince ponders why 'only Malays' insult rulers, 17 June 2012 by Leven Woon Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said in a Twitter posting yesterday he felt sad and regretful that a slew…

Malaysia Chronicle（http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com）Malay-Muslim PM a wake-up call for the non-Malays: PAS not that multiracial after all?, 5 June 2012 by Joe FernandezPas President Hadi Awang should not have said that only a "Malay" Mu…