#unilateral conversion

'Putrajaya okays constitutional amendment on child conversion'

'Putrajaya okays constitutional amendment on child conversion'

UPDATED 6.50PM | However, a two-thirds majority vote is required in Parliament to amend the Federal Constitution.

Perlis mufti to seek clarification on 'conversion' issue

Perlis mufti to seek clarification on 'conversion' issue

The 2015 fatwa states custody rights of children of non-Muslim parents shall not be evaluated based on religion.

MIC slams Perlis state gov't over unilateral conversion move

MIC slams Perlis state gov't over unilateral conversion move

This will cause greater disunity among the people, says Dr Subramaniam.

MCA to haul up rep over Perlis child conversion law

MCA to haul up rep over Perlis child conversion law

MCA deputy Wee Ka Siong says Perlis rep shouldn't have walked out when state passed the law.

Suhakam backs move to let child choose religion at 18

Suhakam backs move to let child choose religion at 18

Amendment reconciles best interests of child and parents' constitutional right to freedom of religion.

Lawyer says cops didn't contact him about convert's whereabouts

Lawyer says cops didn't contact him about convert's whereabouts

UPDATED 6.20PM | Irate judge also raps police for failing to trace Indira Gandhi's ex-husband.

Adopt singular definition of parent as in Subashini's case, court told

Adopt singular definition of parent as in Subashini's case, court told

UPDATED 6PM | Federal counsel argues that since subject matter concerns Islamic law, the civil court had no jurisdiction.

PAS: Non-Muslims must 'play fair' on Act 355 or else...

PAS: Non-Muslims must 'play fair' on Act 355 or else...

UPDATED 1.35PM | Muslims can also go against proposed amendments to the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act, warns PAS sec-gen.

Marriage law reform unconstitutional, say Muslim lawyers

Marriage law reform unconstitutional, say Muslim lawyers

Proposed amendments disrespect constitutional position of Islam, Muslim Lawyers Association says.

Bill to prevent unilateral conversion tabled

Bill to prevent unilateral conversion tabled

PARLIAMENT | Reforms to law governing marriage and divorce are long awaited.

Gerakan agrees definition of 'parent' should be clarified

Gerakan agrees definition of 'parent' should be clarified

It is high time judiciary clarifies this issue, says Andy Yong.

No nine-member bench for Indira Gandhi's appeal

No nine-member bench for Indira Gandhi's appeal

Federal Court turns down request to expand the bench for the unilateral conversion and custody case.

Interfaith body lauds Nazri's assurance on end to unilateral conversion

Interfaith body lauds Nazri's assurance on end to unilateral conversion

MCCBCHST says if laws are finally put in place we may see an end to cases like Deepa and Indira.