var comments = {"total":"20","items":[{"id":"22188","storyid":"116432","author":"Shankar","userid":"2338","date":"1257220588","content":"The problem with the majority of Malays in Malaysia is that they are highly insecure. They are unable to deal with even the slightest challenges that most people have to deal with everyday. (If you're challenged, you cannot rise above yourself!)\nThis is further compounded by the fact that the government, which is terrified at the thought of openly discussing issues pertaining to Islam in public, feeds this idea that the Islamic faith cannot be discussed by non-Muslims.\nIt has been proven time and again that the word \"Allah\" predates Islam, but that is not enough to convince the cabinet to change their stand. Why? Well we're back to my first point, INSECURITY and I might add, the lack of knowledge and conviction in making decisions.","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/icon\/icon_2338.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22179","storyid":"116432","author":"John Smith","userid":"24070","date":"1257218747","content":"The Bible seizures must be seen in the context of previous bans on the Bible and Christian materials in Malay, actions which were not justified by the word 'Allah' but on grounds of 'sensitivity'.  It is no more than an excuse to try to censor the truth.","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/icon\/icon_24070.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22162","storyid":"116432","author":"Erica","userid":"75874","date":"1257215452","content":"I personally did not agree when they banning christian by using Allah. They used this word for century and why now have to speak up on this? Why?  I believe that in Quran, didn't write anything to prevent Christian by using the word Allah. \nBut i do really hope that this matter will be solve and no need to ban on anything as long as this is not a threat for us. We still can live happier even if Christian using that word of Allah.","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22158","storyid":"116432","author":"Equally Concerned Citizen","userid":"61548","date":"1257214744","content":"The word \"Allah\" is used and has been used by non-muslims with the utmost respect and reverance. If Muslims feel the word is their property than they should feel proud that Allah is recognised Globally by everyone. I am.","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22153","storyid":"116432","author":"malay","userid":"72517","date":"1257211897","content":"pm talk ony .Certain things he act.He is tricky man.","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22143","storyid":"116432","author":"Paul Warren","userid":"1006","date":"1257205860","content":"It is not so much about banning the use of Allah. It is a ruse to ban the Malay Bible itself. After all the Malay bible comes from Indonesia where Allah is for everyone!!  Feel sorry for Allah. His people have decided that He is not for everyone here in Malaysia. Wonder if he is pissed off or gleefully happy!!","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22141","storyid":"116432","author":"sabahan2011","userid":"44993","date":"1257203319","content":"Indeed. Come on Malaysia! There is no reason for the government to ban \"Allah\". If they still do it, definitely it is a sign that Christians in Malaysia are under suppression. For the sake of 1Malaysia, cast away the ban. God bless Malaysia!","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22126","storyid":"116432","author":"TUK","userid":"74783","date":"1257176078","content":"why shld the govt feel threatened.. Isnt it better for their dakwah when others use allah.  So, its a defensive action, rather than making most of the opportunity.   YB Pairin, Maximus, Bernard, and co..shld do more in this issue","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22116","storyid":"116432","author":"malaysianrights","userid":"68349","date":"1257171854","content":"All comments hmmmm... divide and rule. Since nothing left to devide, so this is an asset too. MR MP KPi whats your say, KPIed the stuff for next report lah....","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22100","storyid":"116432","author":"X'roy","userid":"35695","date":"1257167395","content":"The word Allah, Illahi and many other words are common to both Islam and Christianity. Probably they'd tell us very soon that we can't use Isa which is Jesus, or for that matter Mariam, which is Mary, or even Musa and  Yaakob.\nYes! this is the only Muslim nation to to do such a thing, why because they are afraid \"the people will get confused, \" even the \"Tok Guru\" has said Allah is for everyone.\nThis confusion bit only goes to show the quality of our education system, and who else can be held responsible if it is not Krishamuddin the immediate past Minister of Education. With the likes of Hishamuddin one can't really expect to go too far.","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22092","storyid":"116432","author":"Paul Warren","userid":"1006","date":"1257165788","content":"My Palestinian Christian friend is coming to Malaysia and he travels with his Arabic Bible. It has Allah written all over it. In Arabic script of course. He is worried. I thought for a while. then i told him not to worry. Our customs guys may be able to read Arabic. But chances are they won't understand what they read. Also, as it is the ban would seem to apply only to Allah written in Roman alphabet which the local Malay Muslims will be able to read and because their understanding of their religion is so weak and are easily confused by Bibles carrying the word Allah, they are the ones subject to the ban. As more and more Malays study Chinese and their faith too is vulnerable soon you'd expect them banning the Chinese Bible too.","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22050","storyid":"116432","author":"Doc","userid":"38522","date":"1257158370","content":"I'm getting confused here. Is UMNO trying to say that Allah and Tuan are not the same person thus Christians can't use Allah. Is it true that Islam, Christianity and the Jewish faith share same roots. Looks to me, UMNO is saying that although these three faiths share common roots but \"God\" is different.","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22045","storyid":"116432","author":"DohDoh","userid":"53414","date":"1257157871","content":"When a child says \"Papa\" only his father will respond and nobody else, though other fathers are called \"Papa\" by their children also.  Just as no one can have a monopoly on the use of the word \"Papa\" for father, no one can have a monopoly on the use of the word \"Allah\" for God. If a Muslim can be confused by other religion calling their God \"Allah\", then he does not know what his religion is all about. If he does not know, then he is at fault, not others. It is high time the govt promote love and unity, and do away with policies that can cause bitterness and hatred among the people of various religions. Doing otherwise will surely endanger the well being of this country, if not now then in the future. Surely we don't want our children to have bitterness and hatred against each other as they take their place as adult citizens.","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22022","storyid":"116432","author":"ALIEN","userid":"75361","date":"1257154668","content":"Maybe the words Papa and Mama should be banned in languages used by people of lesser God, since supreme people with supreme God are also using them .","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22011","storyid":"116432","author":"AMT","userid":"838","date":"1257152220","content":"GOD CALLED BY ANY OTHER NAME IS ALWAYS \"GOD\". COME ON YOUR RELIGIOUS BIGOTS...GET OFF THIS PLANET...","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"22009","storyid":"116432","author":"Nedunchelian Vengu","userid":"32442","date":"1257151702","content":"What happened to our non-Muslim ministers in the cabinet. It is time for you guys to speak. Otherwise resign!!!","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"21991","storyid":"116432","author":"Loyal malaysian","userid":"38151","date":"1257145933","content":"Yes, Mr PM show you really mean something with all your 1Malaysia shouting!!\nThis is a concrete step which if you dare to take will show to us cynics, that perhaps, you really intend to do something to realise our common Malaysian destiny.","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"21980","storyid":"116432","author":"mamboking88","userid":"31960","date":"1257143636","content":"Maybe the Catholics should ban the Muslims from using the word 'Allah' after all they used THE word first, way before Islam came into the world? How bout that? The govt is afraid that the the muslims will get confused and convert after reading the Malay Bible with THE word? Come on.. with years of Islamic teaching from pre kindy to Secondary school, with prayers 5 times a day and yet this can happen? hmmm something to ponder on.","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"21978","storyid":"116432","author":"malaysianrights","userid":"68349","date":"1257143067","content":"C'mon, God is simple meaning, straight forward for those who cant understand. Its something like your mum(MOther) , you can call any  mother in their language that they can understand or not, but with sincere towards respect of the highest like Amma,maa, Ibu, emak, mak, mum, mother,ma, Sh\u00e0ngd\u00ec, kadavul, theivam, rabb, v\u0101higur\u016b, mumy etc etc that any body can continue..... Its still the same meaning and ist not going to hijacke somebodys mother by respecting such a word. This persons couldbe, either dont know history in religion or not exposed to accessed which is the true god, or religion in hold of fear of something. Sorry if it hurts anybody by using these words above if found to be wrong or in accurate. Deeply I respect even in the name of god in any langgauge as my mum or anybodies mum. Thank You...","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"},{"id":"21977","storyid":"116432","author":"Hovid","userid":"54786","date":"1257142771","content":"Allah is the standard Arabic word for God. Arabic-speakers of all Abrahamic faiths, including Christians and Jews, use the word \"Allah\" to mean \"God\". The Christian Arabs of today have no other word for 'God' than 'Allah'. (Even the Arabic-descended Maltese language of Malta, whose population is almost entirely Roman Catholic, uses Alla for 'God'.)","icon":"<img alt=\"usericon\" src=\"http:\/\/comments.malaysiakini.com\/images\/defaulticon.jpg?1257824706\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" \/>"}]};