Peace is a reality in Penang
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Re: “History refutes claims of Islamic tolerance”, Letters, January 30.
I am surprised that Robin Grant thinks you have to go back in history to find examples of how non-Muslims once lived peacefully in Muslim countries. Has he ever been to Penang?
What I always like about that place is the way people of different religions and ethnic backgrounds live together in peace and harmony, although Penang is in Malaysia, a predominantly Muslim country. In fact, while Muslims are getting beaten up in America, non-Muslims in Penang are free to walk the streets and openly practise their faith without fear of retribution.
Eric Bahrt
