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| Situation under control |
| 2010-01-12 |
| [Straits Times] MALAYSIAN Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein has confirmed seven attacks on churches but said the situation is not serious. 'So far the attacks have involved stone throwing and arson attempts. There is no serious damage,' he said on Sunday. The All Saints' Church at Jalan Taming Sari and the SMK Convent along Jalan Convent in Taiping were targets of arson attempts on Sunday. Mr Hishammuddin said the incidents were isolated and not coordinated. Mr Hishammuddin, who is also an Umno vice-president, said the narrow-minded agenda pursued by certain quarters was aimed at creating chaos and inciting hatred towards Umno and the Government. 'Over the past two or three days, we are tested yet again when certain quarters have taken advantage to point fingers at Umno and the government by suggesting that we are behind the religious incitement. Such allegations are baseless. These people have nothing better to do but to point fingers at others. 'The situation is under control. We are monitoring the situation so that it will not become extreme and affect the peace and harmony we have built in the country all these while,' he said. Both he and Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin called for maturity in dealing with the situation. 'Don't be trapped in emotions, don't be trapped by finger-pointing politics to the extent that the situation becomes out of control,' said Mr Khairy on Sunday. 'Of course, there are many discussions in blogs but what's important is our actions. We must not fan the fire. We must put the fire out. We do what's best for all.' |
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