Security tightened as politicians condemn church attacks

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1. “ Since last night, I have instructed all patrol cars to patrol all church areas. We are monitoring all churches. ”

2. “ As Malaysians, we have to protect and ensure the freedom of worship as enacted in the Federal Constitution. We must always ensure harmony and good relations between races and those of different faiths. ”

3. “ If there are Muslims who are responsible for this incident, they should be ashamed and repent their action as Islam itself asks its followers to respect the freedom of religion of non-Muslims. ”

   By Khairy Jamaluddin

4. “ I think what is most important on issues like this is the need for a leadership that is strong, unequivocal in telling how Malaysians particularly Muslims on how to behave. ”

5. “ I have advised them to let this be handled by the court. I will take action against anyone who acts to jeopardise national security. ”

6. “ There are witness reports two persons on a motorbike came near the entrance and hurled in something looking like a petrol bomb. Our church is 90 per cent gutted (on the first floor). ”

   By Kevin Ang

Entities Mentioned

• Malaysia
• Egypt
• Kuala Lumpur
• Iran
• Sarawak
• Sabah
• United Malays National Organization
• Petaling Jaya
• Borneo
• Khairy Jamaluddin
• PAS
• Pew Forum
• Metro Tabernacle Church
• Salahuddin Ayub
• Syed Jaymal Zahiid

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