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Malaysian Gov't, Catholic Church Take Battle Over 'Allah' to High Court
By Aaron J. Leichman
Christian Post Reporter
Tue, Dec, 15 2009 09:31 AM PT

“And [we] urge all Churches to be vigilant and unceasing in prayers for wisdom on the part of all concerned to amicably resolve this issue and for the maintenance of a united, harmonious and peaceful nation where justice, human rights and human dignity are upheld at all times,” CFM leaders expressed in the declaration, first issued in September 1989.

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According to the CIA World Factbook, 60.4 percent of Malaysia's 25.7 million people are Muslims. Around 19.2 percent, meanwhile, practice Buddhism, and 9.1 percent ascribe to Christianity.

In general, Islam enjoys special privileges in Malaysia as the dominant religion.

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