Malaysia celebrated 67 years since the end of British rule. In a speech, Sharafuddin Idris Shah highlights the dangers linked to ethnic and confessional divisions, urging his compatriots to share the same vision. Diversity, he noted, is the glue that holds people together.

The appeal to the High Court to obtain documents related to “Lot 6” where the Canossian Convent of Banda Hilir has stood for 120 years. The area is also home to a primary and secondary school that accommodate hundreds of students. The title deed was lost during World War II with the Japanese invasion.

The Panmalese Islamic Party, better known by its acronym PAS, has ordered the Guan Di temple to stop performances by female singers. The decision has outraged the Buddhist and Taoist communities and several ethnic Chinese Catholic politicians. According to the Terengganu state government, the performances would attract spectators from the Muslim community.

A recent survey found that the rising cost of living is having a major impact on Malaysians. An account on the social media with over 700 subscribers accepts offers to sell kidneys from people who urgently need money. A Christian politician reacts to the issue, calling on the government to act.

Christian Churches take the same stand after a video that could be used to create new tensions went viral. For interfaith council, “religious groups should be ethical when propagating their faith,” and respect the house of worship of others.

China condemns the raid that led to the death in Tehran of the Hamas leader. Only a few days ago, Beijing brokered a deal among Palestinian factions. Caught between Israel and Iran, India has remained silent. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was harsh, saying that such a crime was only possible “in an environment of utter impunity.”