Malaysia will continue to help its Muslim brothers in Palestine and Myanmar, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. However, he said, Muslims in Malaysia, as well as worldwide, should unite to end the suffering and oppression against their brothers in the two countries. Dogged by a long-running multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund that he founded, Najib is expected to court Muslim sensibilities as he seeks a third term in next year’s election, though the strategy could lose votes for his coalition partners from Malaysia’s sizable Chinese and Indian minorities. A string of racial and religious incidents in Malaysia has brought concerns of a widening the divide between Muslims and non-Muslims as the government plays on identity issues ahead of what could be a contentious election season, writes Nile Bowie for Asia Times.