PSB chided for insinuating that GPS does not care
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu information chief Datuk Idris Buang has chided Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) leaders for trying to create a negative perception of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) over the ‘Allah’ issue. He said many times, state leaders in the past as well as the present, particularly Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun […]
Let us adopt mutual respect
KUCHING: Malaysians should stop fighting over the use of the word ‘Allah’ to avoid further unnecessary division, urged Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. “Let’s adopt a mutually inclusive approach and respect the High Court’s ruling. It is in line with our multicultural country with its diverse customs and harmonious coexistence […]
SUPP disappointed with appeal
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has expressed disappointment with the federal government for appealing against last week’s Kuala Lumpur High Court ruling on ‘Allah’ issue. Party president Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian said the appeal might be a politically right decision by the majority of the Cabinet ministers in the federal government given the […]
Sarawak, Sabah MPs urge government to withdraw appeal
KUCHING: Sarawak and Sabah federal and state lawmakers have urged the federal government to withdraw its appeal against a High Court decision that allows Christians to use the word “Allah”. They said the withdrawal will not only end the 35-year-old polemic and the “pain” felt by Sarawakians, Sabahans and the Orang Asli, but it […]
Govt files appeal against use of word ‘Allah’ ruling
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has filed an appeal against the High Court ruling that Christians nationwide can use the word “Allah” and three other Arabic words in their religious publications for educational purposes. The other three words are Baitullah, Kaabah and solat. The notice of appeal was filed at the High Court registrar’s office. Copies […]
Association praises High Court’s decision
KUCHING: The Sarawak Evangelical Christian Association (SECA) has welcomed the decision of the High Court to allow the usage of the word ‘Allah’ and three other words by Christians and other non-Muslims throughout Malaysia. “This is a constructive step forward in restoring the principle of religious freedom our forefathers envisaged and aspired to, in building a […]
The court has decided, so be it
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan has called upon certain parties to accept and respect the High Court’s decision to allow the use of the word ‘Allah’ by non-Muslims. He said the court has already decided and the decision ought to be honoured. “There should be a time when an issue […]
Don’t politicise High Court’s ruling
KUCHING: Selangau MP Baru Bian has urged all quarters to not politicise the High Court’s decision that the word ‘Allah’ can be used by non-Muslims nationwide. He said Justice Datuk Nor Bee Ariffin, who made the ruling on Wednesday (March 10), recognised that the Christians of Sabah and Sarawak had been using the word ‘Allah’ […]
Church applauds High court’s decision
KUCHING: The ruling by the High Court allowing the use of the word ‘Allah’ by non-Muslims in Malaysia must not be interpreted as a victory by any one person or groups of persons over another, said Bishop of the Anglican Church in Sarawak and Brunei, Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute. “This decision is a victory […]
Don’t speculate decision
KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has called on all parties not to speculate or interpret the High Court’s decision yesterday over the use of the word ‘Allah’ (God) by Christians. Hamzah in a statement today said all parties should respect the country’s legal and judicial process. He said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) […]
