Malaysia Says It Will Protect Rights of Religious Minorities

(24 Apr 09 - RV) Malaysia has banned the forced conversion of children to Islam to quell unease among religious minorities in the mainly Muslim nation.

The move follows growing unease among Malaysia's religious minorities over complaints of discrimination and unfair treatment by the authorities when seeking legal redress following cases of religious conversions.

We spoke to the Editor of the Malaysian Catholic weekly, the Herald, Father Lawrence Andrew who says the government is seeking to promote unity in the country...