Translated by SOONG PHUI JEE Sin Chew Daily While the World Interfaith Harmony Week was being launched in the country, two provocative religious incidents took place in Penang, with an attempt to create hatred. Provocative banners were hung outside three Catholic Church while two Molotov cocktails were thrown into another Catholic church. Fortunately, no serious damage was caused. We deeply regret over these incidents, while severely reprimanding those who deliberately created troubles at this sensitive time. It could cause racial and religious tensions and undermine the harmonious atmosphere that has long been nurtured. Such acts must be stopped immediately or it could lead to serious consequences. Attacks on churches and Hindu temples can be traced back to 2010 when the racial and religious atmosphere in the country was once tense. Fortunately, the people at that time showed restraint and calmness, allowing the sentiment to cool down. Unexpectedly, some extremists have reapplied the old tricks today, particularly when the “Allah” controversy ...
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