The primarily East Malaysian Sidang Injil Borneo (SIB) church in Seremban, Negri Sembilan was attacked today with an arson attempt , leaving scorch marks on its front doors.
The attack did not affect the church interior and was believed to have occurred early this morning.
Rasah member of Parliament, Loke Siew Fook visited the church soon after and confirmed the incident.
“The worship hall was not affected, the attack only affected the front door,” Loke told The Malaysian Insider.
Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan deputy police chief Datuk Abd Manan Mohd Hassan said a team sent to the church had found signs of attempted arson.
“A team of police officers, together with the forensic unit and the Fire and Rescue Department went to inspect the incident and found the front entrance door damaged.
“We believe assailants used petrol to set fire to the door but fortunately, the fire did not spread,” he told reporters at the scene of the incident.
He said police believe the incident took place between 1.30am and 8.30am as a police unit had patrolled the area at 1.30am and found everything in order.
He added that he had directed all police patrol cars and all police officers on duty to monitor places of worship, especially mosques and churches, to ensure their safety.
“I urge the people to stop such activities. Do not do anything that can disrupt peace and harmony of the country. We will take stern action against those found responsible,” he said.
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The first church attack took place on Friday, amid dispute over the use of the word “Allah” by the Catholic Church’s Herald to refer to God in the Malay language.
The SIB church conducts it service regularly in the national language.
Both the government and opposition have moved to defuse tension, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak announcing financial aid of RM500,000 for the worst hit church — the Metro Tabernacle.
Separately, opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a dialogue with the Christian community yesterday.
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So many attacks already and still no suspect?
But when people criticize the Perak sultan online, arrests are made rapidly.
It's all about priority.
In the first place, the govt shd be more stern in not allowing the protest on last friday. Now, the "home-made bombing" started, the govt shd not give the impression that it is just a small "thing". Dont wait till it get worse. Implement damage control. Everyone know that race and religion are very, very sensitive issues...dont let it get out of hand.
Please quickly do something concrete...
Dummy's guide on how to stay in Power (BN Version)
1. Create an issue which drives a wedge between two groups of people, either by race or by religion
2. Incite anger through various media
3. Spark riots or demonstrations across the nation
4. Declare martial law
5. Clampdown on all alternative media for inciting unrest while slapping small fines on own media
6. Arrest of all opposition leaders who have participated in giving speeches on the issue
7. Hold a controlled election
8. Explain low voters turnout due to climate of hear
9. Retain control of government
You have been advised...
These are works of cowards and terrorist wannabes... Why until now still no suspects? Home Minister and PM.... You gave the green light to demo, now see what you got yourselves into?
I urge all the Christians in Msia not to give in or appease the tiny minority of the Muslims who are causing trouble. Stick to your rights under the Constitution because this is our fundamental right. If we give in to UMNO this time, they will start to demand more concessions in the future and whatever that is left of our rights will be further eroded. Let them bomb the church buildings with homemade explosives. They are merely buildings, for the strength of the church lies in its congregation. God bless you.
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