Political analyst Khoo Kay Peng said if the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN)
Government was sensitive to the needs of Christians, it need not worry about
any threat to the survival of Malays and Islam in the country.
A bigger concern was the impact of the “Allah” ruling, said political
analyst Khoo Kay Peng, adding that it touched on Christian sensitivities,
especially since there was worldwide condemnation over the ruling.
"Christianity is practised by only 9% of the Malaysian population. The
only electoral threat could come from Sabah and Sarawak. If the BN-led
government is sensitive to the needs of Christians, there should not be any
threat," he said.
Last week, Datuk Zulkifli Noordin a Deputy President of PERKASA (NGO)
highlighted seven threats to the survival of Malay-Islam in Malaysia and warned
that the 14th 
General Election may turn out to be a "Christian
tsunami" if the threats were ignored.
General Election may turn out to be a "Christian
tsunami" if the threats were ignored.
He had also listed Pakatan Rakyat, Singapore, non-governmental organisations
(NGOs) and liberal Malays as threats.
According to Zulkifli, the Catholic church’s move to drag the “Allah” issue
to court was provocative and had insulted Muslims.
Another, political scientist Dr Jayum A Jawan from Universiti Putra Malaysia
dismissed Zulkifli’s warning, saying the
Perkasa leader was just looking for a bogeyman.
"I don’t think anyone is trying to convert anybody. This is about faith
and beliefs.
People either embrace Islam or embrace Christianity, there is no
conversion going on.
People either embrace Islam or embrace Christianity, there is no
conversion going on.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak political analyst Dr Arnold Puyok agreed,
saying: "If there is any threat of proselytising, Perkasa must provide
proof of its allegations.
"They are playing with fire by saying such things and the authorities
must prevent them from doing so in the name of national security and
harmony."
Source: The Malaysian Insider...More...
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