#apostasy

Idols, booze, sex: Tapah Islamic office bars Malays from Orang Asli dance

Idols, booze, sex: Tapah Islamic office bars Malays from Orang Asli dance

Office says idol and deity worship at folk events is punishable as an act of apostasy.
Zaid slams Saifuddin's claim 'Mentega Terbang' promotes apostasy

Zaid slams Saifuddin's claim 'Mentega Terbang' promotes apostasy

'Fictional movies cannot change one's faith.'
Apostasy case: Syariah courts not inferior to civil counterparts - judge

Apostasy case: Syariah courts not inferior to civil counterparts - judge

Federal Court states this in dismissing woman’s bid to nullify childhood Islamic unilateral conversion.
MB touts Pahang's anti-apostasy law to deflect PN's attacks

MB touts Pahang's anti-apostasy law to deflect PN's attacks

PELANGAI BY-ELECTION | The amended law was also supported by DAP, says Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. 
Remember your pledge to amend conversion laws, NGOs tell Abang Jo

Remember your pledge to amend conversion laws, NGOs tell Abang Jo

‘Fulfil promise to provide clear regulation on converts opting out of Islam.’
Court dismisses Muslim-born woman’s bid to leave Islam

Court dismisses Muslim-born woman’s bid to leave Islam

No grounds were given for the judgement.
Syariah Court refusal to allow apostasy is final: Govt

Syariah Court refusal to allow apostasy is final: Govt

Only Syariah Courts can decide apostasy per Constitution - federal counsel.
Johor police identify man in apostasy case

Johor police identify man in apostasy case

The man claims in a video that went viral that he got a Muslim woman to apostatise.

Stop accusing others of being apostates based on rumours - minister

Stop accusing others of being apostates based on rumours - minister

Zulkifli Mohamad was referring to the issue of a woman who wedded a hockey player.

G25: We do not condone nor encourage Muslims to leave Islam

G25: We do not condone nor encourage Muslims to leave Islam

But, if they insist, they should be given the right to do so, says pro-moderation group.

'Fatwa on apostasy not legally binding in most OIC countries'

'Fatwa on apostasy not legally binding in most OIC countries'

These countries do not have such laws because they are secular states, says a UN special rapporteur.

Freedom of religion by religion for religion

Freedom of religion by religion for religion

COMMENT | Limitations or regulations stipulated by Islam are for the purpose of opening up more freedom.

S'wak Christian group calls for dialogue after court commotion

S'wak Christian group calls for dialogue after court commotion

There is a 'real fear' the peace-loving social fabric is under threat, says the evangelical association.

S’wak Islamic Council commends CM’s plan to amend syariah law

S’wak Islamic Council commends CM’s plan to amend syariah law

Don’t sacrifice religious harmony for the sake of ‘mischievous’ individuals, council says.

Converts need clear laws and guidelines

Converts need clear laws and guidelines

COMMENT | The government must seriously consider amending the relevant state laws.

Apostasy cases – setting the record straight

Apostasy cases – setting the record straight

ADUN SPEAKS | In representing these four, I am merely carrying out my responsibilities as an advocate.

Kuching archbishop’s grace under fire

Kuching archbishop’s grace under fire

COMMENT | Simon Poh's conciliatory attitude in response to Kuching courthouse incident is to be commended.

S’wak not inoculated from Peninsular religious politics

S’wak not inoculated from Peninsular religious politics

The authorities must ensure that none of the extremism on the peninsula makes it here.

Report: M'sia one of 12 countries where apostasy is punishable by death

Report: M'sia one of 12 countries where apostasy is punishable by death

The Freedom of Thought Report 2017 gives M'sia two red flags over 'grave violations' of themes measured. 

Egypt's Al-Azhar varsity head sacked over apostasy remarks

Egypt's Al-Azhar varsity head sacked over apostasy remarks

This is after he labelled a controversial Egyptian writer an apostate.

'Jurisdiction on apostasy matter lies with syariah courts'

'Jurisdiction on apostasy matter lies with syariah courts'

Court of Appeal in Kuching rules as such after dismissing appeal by three Sarawakians to leave Islam.