Metro Tabernacle Bombed
January 8, 2010
The Metro Tabernacle Assemblies of God Church in Desa Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has been fire-bombed in an attack that gutted it’s administrative offices located on the ground floor of its three floor complex.
A witness spotted four people on two motorcycles breaking the glass front of the church and throwing an incendiary object inside before fleeing, according to Kuala Lumpur police chief Mohamad Sabtu Osman.
He said police have found a wrench, empty gasoline can and two scorched motorcycle helmets at the church, which is located in Desa Melawati, a suburb in Kuala Lumpur.
The King, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, expressed his wish for all Malaysians to remain calm and to respect all places of worship, following the attacks which follow a controversial high court decision on the use of the word “Allah” by other religions.
The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, said he viewed the matter seriously as these actions could jeopardise harmony, adding that the Government would take all possible action to prevent such incidents from recurring.
At the same time, Najib has directed the Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan to beef up security and surveillance at places of worship.
“We must not allow the peace and the understanding that we have among Malaysians of various ethnic backgrounds and faiths be threatened by anyone or any parties.”
