Government Demolishes Church in Malaysia
The Malaysian Government has apparently demolished a Christian church building in an Orang Asli settlement in Gua Musang in Ulu Kelantan on June 4, according to Salem Voice Ministries News Service.
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Malaysia’s Christian Joy Loses Islam Conversion Case
Malaysia’s best known Christian convert, Lina Joy, on Wednesday, May 30, lost her six-year battle to be recognized as a Christian in a landmark case that tested the limits of religious freedom in this mainly Muslim nation.
Malaysia Court To Make Historic Religious Rights Ruling
Malaysia’s highest court was due to hand down on Wednesday, May 30, a historic ruling that observers said could have ramifications for Muslims who want to renounce their faith.
Malaysia Prime Minister “Prohibits” Evangelizing Among Muslims
There was international concern Wednesday, August 30, that a reported decision by Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to further restrict evangelizing among Muslims would lead to oppression of evangelical Christians and other minorities in the Asian nation.
Malaysian Convert Receives Death Threats, Goes into Hiding
Lina Joy, a Malaysian convert to Christianity, has gone into hiding after extremists issued death threats against her and the lawyers supporting her cause.
Malaysia: Debate Over Conversion Rights Heat Up
Two significant legal developments have left Malaysians hotly debating religious rights and Islamic law (sharia).
Malaysia Court Releases American Evangelists From Detention
A Malaysian court has freed two United States citizens detained for ten days for allegedly distributing Christian pamphlets to Muslims, police and American officials told reporters Tuesday, May 10.
Brunei Christians Face Government Intimidation
LOS ANGELES, July 5 (Compass) — Officers from Brunei’s Internal Security Department (ISD) have questioned indigenous church leaders during the last few months about an organized prayer program authorities are concerned is a threat to the stability of the Southeast Asian Muslim sultanate.