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COMMENT | Can Madani govt assure Act 355 bill won't affect non-Muslims?

COMMENT | Can Madani govt assure Act 355 bill won't affect non-Muslims?

Advocates know religious laws influence and erode democratic guardrails.

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Govt to consult non-Muslim groups on syariah reform: deputy minister

Govt to consult non-Muslim groups on syariah reform: deputy minister

Zulkifli rectifies what he told Dewan Rakyat yesterday, official invitations have been sent.

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COMMENT | What if Anwar passes Act 355 syariah amendments?

COMMENT | What if Anwar passes Act 355 syariah amendments?

The move is seen as pandering to conservative voters and courting PAS.

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Na'im: Act 355 proposed changes in document preparation stage

Na'im: Act 355 proposed changes in document preparation stage

Discussions and consultations have been concluded, says minister.

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Stay out of Islamic affairs, PAS tells interfaith council

Stay out of Islamic affairs, PAS tells interfaith council

Takiyuddin responds to MCCBCHST calling proposed Act 355 amendments 'unconstitutional'.

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Govt concludes talks with states on amendments to Syariah Courts Act

Govt concludes talks with states on amendments to Syariah Courts Act

Matters concerning Islam are rights accorded to states as per Constitution - Na'im.

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No reason to reject Act 355 bill as we respect court’s ruling – Gerakan leader

No reason to reject Act 355 bill as we respect court’s ruling – Gerakan leader

We prefer to rely on court to decide on sensitive matters, Mak says.

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PAS rejects claims Act 355 was neglected while in govt

PAS rejects claims Act 355 was neglected while in govt

Amendments were in final stages before Parliament got dissolved – Tuan Ibrahim.

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Act 355 amendments still on the agenda

Act 355 amendments still on the agenda

Agenda to amend Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act.

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PAS never forgot efforts to push for Act 355 - youth chief

PAS never forgot efforts to push for Act 355 - youth chief

Ahmad Fadhli Shaari says party is continuing its push internally.

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Guan Eng: M'sians don't buy PAS' claim Act 355 won't affect non-Muslims

Guan Eng: M'sians don't buy PAS' claim Act 355 won't affect non-Muslims

This comes after Idris Ahmad assures such bills only for Muslims.

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Putrajaya hopes to lead states in updating laws on religious propagation

Putrajaya hopes to lead states in updating laws on religious propagation

Federal govt planning to draft bill to restrict spread of non-Muslim religions to Muslims - Nik Bahrum.

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LFL accuses deputy minister of using LGBT to distract from real issues

LFL accuses deputy minister of using LGBT to distract from real issues

Authorities should not target LGBT community to create an illusion of false piety, says LFL coordinator Zaid Malek.

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Govt to discuss Act 355 draft amendments at state levels next year

Govt to discuss Act 355 draft amendments at state levels next year

PARLIAMENT | The process will be led by a civil and syariah law technical committee from Jakim, says deputy minister.

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PAS Youth wants Act 355 bill tabled in Nov Parliament sitting

PAS Youth wants Act 355 bill tabled in Nov Parliament sitting

This was raised in July meeting with Religious Affairs minister, says party wing chief.

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Act 355: Group speaks up after minister chides journalist on Twitter

Act 355: Group speaks up after minister chides journalist on Twitter

'Singling out individual journalists creates a chilling effect,' says UK-based rights group Article 19.

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YOURSAY | When in govt, Act 355 amendments are no longer urgent

YOURSAY | When in govt, Act 355 amendments are no longer urgent

'Supporters will have to wait for PAS to be back in opposition to push for it.'

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PAS: Priority is to restore economy, Act 355 can wait

PAS: Priority is to restore economy, Act 355 can wait

'It does not mean that we have stopped (to fight for Act 355) as it has been PAS' fight...'

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Anwar confident Harapan will win GE15, cites PN's poor governance

Anwar confident Harapan will win GE15, cites PN's poor governance

PKR chief says PAS' latest position on Act 355 will also be one of the key causes for the win.

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Veep: PAS' fiery position on Act 355 due to being in opposition

Veep: PAS' fiery position on Act 355 due to being in opposition

However, Tuan Ibrahim says this cannot still be the case as PAS is now in the government.

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Act 355: Deputy PAS minister says legal amendments must be constitutional

Act 355: Deputy PAS minister says legal amendments must be constitutional

Ahmad Marzuk Shaary says govt is always open to proposals to improve laws from all quarters with careful review.

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Act 355: PAS Youth agrees Covid-19 bills should be priority

Act 355: PAS Youth agrees Covid-19 bills should be priority

Its chief says they had discussed the matter with Law Minister Takiyuddin Hassan.

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Act 355: PAS info chief expects 'good news'

Act 355: PAS info chief expects 'good news'

Kamaruzaman Mohamad said the time will come for Act 355 amendments to be passed.

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Get ready for PAS to revive Act 355 debate, Mat Sabu tells Amanah

Get ready for PAS to revive Act 355 debate, Mat Sabu tells Amanah

Amanah chief says it will surely be an easy task for PAS since they are now in government.

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