I don't know if it's just media sensationalism but it seems like there are more and more terrorist attacks happening against Western countries, including the one today in France.

Malaysia is a moderate country but Muslim nonetheless. How does the media depict these attacks? How do people respond? Is there an element of danger against ex-pats or anyone else during times when the religion is put under political and media pressure?

Assuming the Star reflects the mood of the nation:-
Paris shooting: Malaysia slams Charlie Hebdo attack, says must fight extremism - Nation | The Star Online

Well..... not exactly. Islam is the "state religion" of the country but it is a multi-religious country and you will find most faiths here.

Penang State is actually majority Chinese racially and they tend to follow Buddhism and/or Christianity and a few other religions/philosophies too. There are also plenty of Hindus as well as Muslims here on the island.

I heard a radio broadcast while I was there calling on people to out radicals, which I thought was pretty cool

Majority of restaurants in my small part of Sarawak are halal but that is to cater for the Bruneian tourists, who are more than happy to have a beer and fags whilst eating halal food. He majority of the populace are Christian, followed by Budhhist, followed by a small number of Muslims.

France was only really discussed amongst the expats though.

To answer your last question: Not really, I was here when Geert Wilders released his movie Fitna and apart from a boycot on Dutch products for a while there was no reaction.

But please keep in mind what moderate Muslim in practice means in Malaysia: there is no free speech or freedom of press like we know it in the west. Sharing one of Charlie Hebdo's Mohammed cartoons on Facebook or Twitter could come at a hefty price. For example last summer a 15 year old boy was charged under the sedition act because he placed a "like" under a picture of an Israeli flag.

Twixy you could have answered your own posting if you had been motivated enough to use your friend Google.

You clearly have issues with Moslem culture as other posts outside of this thread would suggest.

Perhaps it is best to stay at home and be happy there.

Many questions posted on here can be answered by Google, Mike. But this is a discussion board.

Then perhaps put forward your own views . There is no discussion without an exchange of views. As you posed the question it may be polite to offer those views.

I haven't been to Malaysia yet but based on the two or three Malaysians I've met in Bangkok, they seem like nice people. More cerebral and business minded than the Thais. I can't speak to my impression of their religious views yet as the subject didn't come up.

well if you are in Thailand it is only a hop skip and a short trot away. Why not stroll across the border and take a look. you may not be surprised to find the Malays you have met are pretty much a reflection of the national psyche.

There discussions and discussions and yes the Board is designed to discuss. Then there is speculation for the purpose of what?

Here is a heartening story for anyone who is Muslim-phobic:-

France's employee of the month?! Muslim deli worker hid Jewish hostages in freezer | Al Bawaba

I am sure the same thing would happen in Malaysia if the geographic circumstances were different.

He hid him in the freezer for a month, with it switched on haha

He actually hid 6 people and he turned the chiller off. But details apart, I'll certainly vote for you next Christmas in the "Most Tasteless Post" competiton.

Oh I grant you it was tasteless, but then so am I Blame it on this freedom of speech thingy