Friday, March 07, 2008

Malaysia Polls Open Amid Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Malaysians voted Saturday in parliamentary elections that could see gains for Malaysia's opposition amid anger over race and religion among minority Chinese and Indians.

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The Chinese and Indians are also angry at a string of court decisions in religious disputes that have gone in favor of Malays, and Indians were infuriated by the demolition of Hindu temples by authorities last year.

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