American Christian Proselytizers Arrested In Malaysia

CNSNews reports today that two Americans have been arrested by Malaysian police for distributing Christian pamphlets to Muslims outside a mosque in the country's administrative capital. They remain in custody and are charged with violating Sec. 298(a) of the Malaysian Penal Code. That section prohibits causing "disharmony, disunity, or feelings of enmity, hatred or ill-will, or prejudicing ... the maintenance of harmony or unity on grounds of religion." If convicted, they could be sentenced to prison for 2 to 5 years. Malaysia's Constitution recognizes Islam as the official religion, but permits the practice of other religions "in peace and harmony".