Worldfocus producer Gizem Yarbil writes about the controversy in Malaysia over the word "Allah." Nine churches have been attacked or vandalized since last Friday, following a New Year’s Eve court ruling which overturned a government ban on the use “Allah” by non-Muslims.
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Blogwatch
January 12, 2010
Controversy flares over use of the word ‘Allah’ in Malaysia
Interview
January 12, 2010
Churches set ablaze as religious strife rages in Malaysia
Since Friday, tensions between Malaysian Muslims and Christians have escalated, with attacks on nine Christan churches in retaliation for use of the word "Allah." Jamie Metzl of the Asia Society discusses rising religious tensions and how the conflict might be resolved.
Worldfocus Best of 2009
December 31, 2009
Top 10 Worldfocus Blogwatch Features of 2009
Worldfocus presents highlights from our Blogwatch section, as well as other web feature articles. This year saw many significant events -- ranging from great recession to the post-presidential election protests in Iran. Read our top 10 web articles from 2009, about Dubai, cartoon porn and Ogadeni militants.
Interactive
November 2, 2009
Is polygamy good for women?
Worldfocus producer Gizem Yarbil writes about the debate over polygamous marriages in some Muslim countries. Explore a map of polygamy across the globe.
Video
September 30, 2009
Deforestation in Malaysia threatens glow of fireflies
Tourists flock to Malaysia to take in the spectacle of the country's millions of fireflies. But their glow is fading, as deforestation threatens the environment that sustains the insects.
Video
September 3, 2009
Deforestation threatens the environment in Borneo
Environmental concerns are in conflict with the Malaysian government's economic interests on the island of Borneo. Large swaths of tropical forest are being cleared for the timber and palm oil industries.
Audio / Q&A
August 25, 2009
Q&A: Detainee tells of squalor, beatings in Malaysian camp
Worldfocus speaks with "David," a Burmese refugee who was recently released from a Malaysian detention camp. The camps are severely overcrowded, and conditions are reportedly wretched, with limited or no access to clean water, medical treatment and food.
Interview (audio)
July 29, 2009
Burmese refugee in Malaysia loses job, girlfriend and hope
Karen Zusman recently returned from Malaysia, where she reported on the plight of Burmese refugees. In this audio interview, she speaks with one of the refugees about recent developments.
From the Field (blog)
July 14, 2009
A Burmese family’s story of multiple arrests, weekly bribes
Karen Zusman, an independent journalist, writes about one family caught up in the human trafficking of Burmese refugees on the Thai-Malaysian border.
Audio/Slideshow
July 13, 2009
Malaysia refuses to recognize Burmese as refugees
Karen Zusman, an independent journalist, recently returned from Malaysia, where she reported on the plight of Burmese refugees trapped inside that country. Listen to the full audio documentary and view images from her travels.
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