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Attacks in Malaysia show signs of national unrest

Attacks on nine churches sparked by a dispute over the use of the word "Allah" by non-Muslims have ignited fresh political instability that is denting Muslim-majority Malaysia's image as moderate and stable.

The unprecedented attacks have set off a wave of disquiet among Malaysia's minority Christians and strained their ties with the majority Malay Muslims. About 9 percent of Malaysia's 28 million people are Christian, most of whom are ethnic Chinese or Indian. Muslims make up 60 percent of the population and most are ethnic Malays.

The attacks are a blow to racial unity espoused by Prime Minister Najib Razak under his "1Malaysia" slogan since taking power in April, and are a headache for him as he seeks to strengthen his ruling coalition after its losses in the 2008 general election. (AP)

Shukan ST: January 22, 2010

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World News Attacks in Malaysia show signs of national unrest Attacks on nine churches sparked by a dispute over the use of the word "Allah" by non-Muslims have ignited fresh political instability that is denting Muslim-majority Malaysia's image as moderate and stable. The unprecedented attacks have set off a wave of disquiet among Malaysia's minority Christians and strained their ties with the majority Malay Muslims. About 9 percent of Malaysia's 28 million people are Christian, most of whom are ethnic Chinese or Indian. Muslims make up 60 percent of the population and most are ethnic Malays. The attacks are a blow to racial unity espoused by Prime Minister Najib Razak under his "1Malaysia" slogan since taking power in April, and are a headache for him as he seeks to strengthen his ruling coalition after its losses in the 2008 general election. (AP) Shukan ST: January 22, 2010 (C) All rights reserved