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Below are excerpts from this third and final part of a three-hour exclusive interview malaysiakini had with Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) director-general Dr Syed Ali Tawfik Al-Attas.

exclusive In this final part of the interview, malaysiakini leads Ikim director-general Dr Syed Ali Tawfik Al-Attas into discussing the politics of Islam, the meaning of kongsi raya and the science of dialogue.

Below are excerpts from the interview malaysiakini had with Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) director-general Dr Syed Ali Tawfik Al-Attas.

exclusive Dr Syed Ali Tawfik Al-Attas talks to malaysiakini in this second of a three-part interview about Islamisation, injustices to non-Muslims and the Islamic worldview on co-existing in a plural society.

These are excerpts from an exclusive interview with Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia director-general Dr Syed Ali Tawfik Al-Attas.

exclusive In the first of a three-part interview with malaysiakini on the prickly subject of religious freedom, Ikim director-general Dr Syed Ali Tawfik Al-Attas explains the Malay dilemma, affirmative action and apostasy.

Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan mengesahkan kerajaan telah menghantar surat pembatalan projek tersebut dan tuntutan pampasan juga telah difailkan.

The government affirms that the massive project has been scrapped although the contractor begs to differ. Kampung Broga residents, however, are overjoyed.

Its organisers have denied the seminar is in violation of the prime minister's directive regarding discussions on religious issues.

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is being urged to re-think gag order for the sake of democratic and Islam Hadhari principles.

Bagi menjelaskan mengenai tuduhan yang mengaitkan forum anjurannya mengenai hak-hak dalam perlembagaan dengan cadangan Suruhanjaya Antara Agama (IFC).

The coalition is seeking a meeting with the prime minister to explain the objectives of its controversial public forums.

Muslim groups welcome the executive order to immediately stop discussions on religious freedom, except for one which argues against suppression of views.

Kira-kira 200 anggota polis, termasuk yang berpakaian biasa dan anggota polis anti-rusuhan, dikerahkan mengawal di sekitar kawasan tersebut sejak jam 7 pagi.

As the protesters gathered at a carpark 100 meters away from the Article 11 forum venue, 200 policemen took their positions to prevent any untoward incidents.

Pasukan Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) telah 'mensia-siakan' peluang pertamanya Khamis lalu untuk memperjelaskan pendirian mereka mengenai cadangan penubuhan IPCMC.

A local research networking group is worried that Malaysia will fail to secure its citizens' interests in FTA talks with the US.

The police, both serving and retired, chose the wrong option of backing out from a public forum on the formation of an independent watchdog.

The Council has offered a re-worded sub-section in the proposed amendments to the Penal Code seeking to widen the definition of rape.

PKR's new technocrat treasurer plans strategy for equal wealth distribution under the 9th Malaysia Plan.

After crossing several legal hurdles since the battle to scrap the incinerator project began in late 2002, Broga residents stumbled on technicalities today.

While promising action once the investigation is wrapped up, the AG wants the Hindu complainants of temple demolitions to chase the police instead.

A Malaysian-based Hindu group is threatening to sue the Attorney-General for failing to act on complaints of temple demolitions.

special report Concluding a five-part series, Muslim personalities reveal opposing viewpoints on tackling social conflicts rooted in Islamic administration.