Malaysia's Coalition Stumbles on Minority Rights The recent controversy over planning guidelines in Selangor has exposed a deep seated tension between Malaysia's ruling coalition and its minority communities.
At its core, this is not just a dispute about zoning regulations; it's a test of the government's commitment to protecting non Muslim rights.
The row began when Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung pointed out clauses in the Selangor State Planning Guidelines and Standards for Community Facilities that restrict non Islamic places of worship in commercial areas.