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**Pete** · 08-23-2009, 06:34

Severity of Islamic Law Fuels Debate in Malaysia

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1250...sia_whats_news

"........The National Front accuses the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, or PAS, of giving up some of its Islamic ideals by showing a willingness to compromise with its secular allies in matters such as whether convenience stores can sell alcohol in majority Muslim areas, or the location of pig abattoirs – sensitive issues in this multiracial society.

The PAS, meanwhile, accuses the National Front and its main party, the United Malays National Organization, of being too corrupt and entrenched in the trappings of power to govern in accordance to the principles of Islam......"

I find this story more interesting in the area of in-fighting between the Muslim Parties than in the lady getting caned.

I see Malaysia drifting more and more into the Radical camp as the years pass.

08-23-2009, 06:34	#1
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	Severity of Islamic Law Fuels Debate in Malaysia Severity of Islamic Law Fuels Debate in Malaysia http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1250...sia_whats_news "........The National Front accuses the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, or PAS, of giving up some of its Islamic ideals by showing a willingness to compromise with its secular allies in matters such as whether convenience stores can sell alcohol in majority Muslim areas, or the location of pig abattoirs – sensitive issues in this multiracial society. The PAS, meanwhile, accuses the National Front and its main party, the United Malays National Organization, of being too corrupt and entrenched in the trappings of power to govern in accordance to the principles of Islam......" I find this story more interesting in the area of in-fighting between the Muslim Parties than in the lady getting caned. I see Malaysia drifting more and more into the Radical camp as the years pass.
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