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Why does Malaysia sultanate decide the word Allah is exclusive for muslim only?

<p>Today the news inform good citizens of Malaysia that non-muslims cannot use the word Allah, more so in their Bible translated to Bahasa Melayu. It is unfortunate that there is now a practice to curb freedom to use words in religion. Sultan of Selangor seemed to have enforced such a umm...rule (not sure of the term to use) but enforcing on non-muslims is so wrong.</p> <p>In the New Straits Times, it is report on 12 Jan 2013 what seems more like a warning, </p> <p>On top of freedom of expression issues, it is also found there are many articles to explain that the word Allah is an Arabic word for god and used by Christians and muslims in their respective religious writings or books.</p> <p>Sounds more like an attempt to cause a reason for repeat of May 13 when you read the article on 12 Jan 2013, http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/it-s-sultan-s-prerogative-to-issue-decree-says-council-1.200030?cache=03D163D03edding-pred-1.1176%2F%3FpFpent