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 […]
Karim applauds High Court’s ruling on emergency proclamation
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah applauds the High Court’s ruling that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decision to proclaim an emergency cannot be challenged in any court of law. He concurred with Justice Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid who said it was provided for under Article 150(8) of the Federal […]
Umno, PAS want ruling on Islamic words be referred to appeals court
KUALA LUMPUR: The Muafakat Nasional (MN) Consultative Committee meeting held Thursday night has urged that the High Court’s ruling on the use of the Islamic words be referred to the Court of Appeal. MN in a statement said the coalition views seriously the High Court’s decision in allowing non-Muslims to use the Islamic words in their publications. “Today’s meeting also […]
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) […]
Agong’s decision on emergency proclamation can’t be challenged
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today ruled that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s proclamation and the ordinances enacted under the emergency law cannot be challenged in any court of law. Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid said this was provided for under Article 150(8) of the Federal Constitution which among others states that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decision […]
