Is There More To The Reports Of Malay Bibles Distributed In Penang (Again)?
Malaysians are starting to notice a pattern of controversial issues happening only in Penang and Selangor.
By Mei Mei Chu — 17 Feb 2014, 05:43 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
Report Of Malay Bibles Distributed In School Is Fake, Says Penang State Religious Exco
The Penang government has refuted claims that Malay Bibles were distributed to students at a school in the state, calling it an "extreme provocation" by irresponsible parties. State religious exco Datuk Abdul Malik Kassim said today after the state government had conducted its investigations and found the allegation to be false.
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"This report is not only confusing but it has created doubts because it is understood that until today, no police report has been made over the matter," Malik said in a statement. "And according to the state CID chief Superintendent Mazlan Kesah, the three men said to have been caught by the PTA president were also not handed over to the police."
yahoo.comHowever, Malik revealed that the PTA chairman had refused to cooperate with the state religious authorities, who had gone to the school to investigate the incident. "This has created doubts about whether the incident actually took place as reported by the daily," he said, adding that it was learnt that Nor Amin had a "different political stand" from the state government.
Malik also noted that the reporter stumbled on the story posted on Nor Amin's Facebook page, which has since been removed. "And Nor Amin had admitted to the reporter that he only heard the story from a 'mystery teacher' who is now being tracked down by police.”
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Malik said extremists were playing the "same script" once again as last year when it was alleged that Malay Bibles were distributed to students in Penang. "But police investigations revealed that it was not true. Now they are repeating the script.
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Sinar Harian Reported A School In Penang Has Alleged That Three Men Were Distributing Christian Material In Malay To Students On 16 February 2014
Three men have been found handing out Christian material containing the word "Allah" to students at a school in George Town, Penang, a Malay daily reported today.
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According to a report in Malay daily Sinar Harian today, Sekolah Menengah Haji Zainal Abidin Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) chairman Nor Amin Ahmad claimed to have caught the trio handing out what he described as “bibles” at another school in the vicinity.
The Title Of The Bible Is 'Kenalilah Al-Kitab' (Know the Bible)
"The title of the Bible was 'Kenalilah Alkitab' (Know the Bible). At the bottom, it is written 'Sebuah Panorama Firman Allah dalam 366 bacaan dan renungan harian'," Nor Amin told Sinar Harian.
That translates into "The Word of God in 366 daily readings and reflections.
He questioned why such material was being distributed to students. It is especially more confusing as it is in Bahasa Malaysia, Nor Amin said.
He alleged that the distribution of such material was a blatant attempt to subvert the faith of Muslim students.
Nor Amin added that there have been acts of proselytisation among the students themselves.
The Report Did Not Specify If The Students Who Were Given The Materials Were Muslims Or Whether The Men Were Arrested
However, Sinar Harian's report failed to specify if the students who had received the material were Muslims. Nor did the report specify whether the three men had been arrested for distributing the Bibles.
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A Quick Research Conducted By The SAYS Content Team Shows That The Distributed 'Malay Bibles' As Reported By Local Media Are Not Malay Bibles, But A Devotional Guide
Each day's reading includes Scripture, contemporary commentary, and questions for contemplation--all designed to offer insight into how the passage fits into the overall story of the Bible, and how it speaks to life today.
amazon.comDespite The Complaint To The Press, No Police Report Has Been Made Yet
"Unsubstantiated reports of 3 men distributing Malay bibles to Malay children outside a school in George Town that were widely published, has only added on to the uncertainty and confusion. Despite these press reports, no police reports have been lodged nor anyone seen who these 3 men were, so that the police can take action," Lim Guan Eng.
"The Penang state government is in close contact with the police to deal with these attempts at disturbing public peace and disrupting public order. The Penang state government remains confident that the police in Penang is on top of the situation and will take all necessary steps to check and stop these destructive elements. However until that is done, the people of Penang has to remain calm and united as well as continue with their daily lives normally," Lim Guan Eng.
Penang Exco On Religious Affairs Says The PTA Of The School Should Inform The Police Of His Claim For Police To Take Action
The parent-teacher association (PTA) chairman of a Penang school should inform police of his claim that Christian materials were distributed to students there, a state executive councillor said today. Datuk Abdul Malik Abul Kassim, the Penang exco on religious affairs, said that the police could then investigate if there was any wrongdoing in the incident, as proselytisation of faiths other than Islam to Muslims is illegal in Malaysia.
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“We leave it to the police. The relevant party has to make a police report,” Abdul Malik told The Malay Mail Online today when contacted.
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Penang Exco On Religious Affairs Says The PTA Of The School Should Inform The Police Of His Claim For Police To Take Action
Image via themalaymailonline.comThis Report Comes After A Series Of Provocative Attacks Involving Racial And Religious Sensitivity In Penang, An Opposition State
Malaysians Are Starting To Ask If There Are "Saboteurs And Agent Provocateurs" Purposefully Creating Disharmony In Opposition States
Penang CM Lim Guan Eng Says There Is A Genuine Concern That These Destructive Groups Will Not Stop Until They Have Achieved Their Purpose
Penang CM Lim Guan Eng Says There Is A Genuine Concern That These Destructive Groups Will Not Stop Until They Have Achieved Their Purpose
Image via straitstimes.comThe Penang state government has always believed that mutual respect, social harmony and peace in our diverse community can only be achieved when we celebrate both our uniqueness and differences. However this approach towards social harmony and peace has been challenged continuously by various incidents from the fire-bombing of a church last month, the fire-bombing of a police station early this month and the latest desecration of a mosque yesterday, when meat believed to be pork was thrown into the compound.
Clearly these destructive groups involved in such treacherous acts against religious places of worship have not given up on undermining and destablising the PR Penang state government. Whilst the state government will hold firm to the mandate given by the rakyat in giving a 68% popular support in the last general elections, there is genuine concern that these destructive groups will not stop until they have achieved their purpose against the state government.
Let us defeat the destructive elements behind the treacherous desecration on the Cheruk Tok Kun Mosque in Bukit Mertajam by celebrating both our uniqueness and differences to preserve social harmony and peace. Unity in diversity will lead to a more resilient society and stronger identities of of the groups within, making George Town a singular UNESCO World Heritage site due to the ability of our multi-cultural and multi-religious society to live in harmony.