Delegates: Stern action on those who insult Islam, some our own
UMNO AGM Concerned with the action of some quarters in insulting and belittling Islam, several Umno delegates today urged aggressive and firm action by the government to address the problem.
Penang Umno representative Ahmad Darus said the government should take stern action against those who insulted Islam to stop quarters from further ridiculing the religion.
"It is now viral on the internet of postings which insult Islam," he said when supporting the motion on religion and education at the Umno general assembly in Kuala Lumpur today.
Ahmad, who is Kepala Batas Umno division secretary, said as the biggest party of the Malays, Umno should ensure the sanctity of Islam continued to be protected.
Kelantan Umno representative Zaki Muhammad said Umno should confront the retired civil group, G25, which had created a controversy with its suggestion for the abolition of the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and a few syariah laws.
"Today, Islam is challenged by our own people, the G25, who we know are Malays and Muslims," said the Kuala Krai Umno divisional committee member.
He also said delegates should play a proactive role to curb the spread of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) phenomenon and to not leave the responsibility on the Islamic religious department alone.
Meanwhile, Pahang Umno representative Shafik Fauzan Sharif said the Syariah Court (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 should be amended to enhance the jurisdiction of the syariah court.
The law, which only provides penalty of up to three years' imprisonment, RM5,000 fine and six lashes, should be enhanced to allow for a heavier penalty to uphold the sanctity of Islam, he added.
Shafik Fauzan, who is Kuantan Umno deputy leader, said the hierarchy structure of the syariah court should also be improved by having a special appeal court.
A remuneration scheme for syariah court judges should also be introduced through the formulation of a new law or have it placed under the Council of Rulers, he added.
A Wanita Umno delegate, Rahemah Idris, suggested the government to appoint more women syariah judges and bailiffs, as well as special lawyers to look into the welfare of children whose parents were in the process of divorce.
- Bernama
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