Cahaya’s Rants

Malaysia is an Islamic state and not a secular one says the deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak. The basis for his claims is that Islam is the official religion of the country and that Malaysia has always been driven by the fundamentals of Islam.

Yeah, like now I am really, really assured by his statement! Is it any wonder that the non-Muslim minority groups in Malaysia are feeling more marginalized and discriminated by the policies of the government?

The bulldozing of a church built by an indigenous group in Kelantan is a prime example of the intolerance of the government towards non-Muslims despite the guarantee of freedom of worship in the constitution.

In government jobs, Malay Muslims are preferred over other ethnic groups. The same is said to be true of admissions to the local public universities.

The government is blind and deaf towards the grievances of the non-Muslim population. Every time the subject is raised the government insists that Malaysia respects the rights and the freedom of worship of the other ethnic minority groups.

Yeah, tell that to Lina Joy who cannot practise her right to choose her religion, and the Hindus whose temples were demolished by the authorities!