Umno, PAS want ruling on Islamic words referred to Court of Appeal
The Muafakat Nasional Consultative Committee meeting held last night has urged that the High Court’s ruling on the use of Islamic words be referred to the Court of Appeal.
Muafakat, in a statement, said the coalition views seriously the High Court's decision in allowing non-Muslims to use Islamic words in their publications...
The Muafakat Nasional Consultative Committee meeting held last night has urged that the High Court’s ruling on the use of Islamic words be referred to the Court of Appeal.
Muafakat, in a statement, said the coalition views seriously the High Court's decision in allowing non-Muslims to use Islamic words in their publications.
"The meeting also urged the federal government to take the initiative to expedite the implementation of a more harmonised legal system within the Federal Constitution framework," the statement said.
The meeting also agreed to further strengthen Muafakat, it said.
The media statement was distributed by Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan, who is also Muafakat secretary-general, through WhatsApp and via Twitter.
The High Court in Kuala Lumpur yesterday ruled that Christians nationwide can use the word “Allah” and three other Arabic words in their religious publications for educational purposes.
The three other words are Baitullah, Kaabah and solat.
This follows Court of Appeal judge Nor Bee Ariffin, sitting as High Court judge, allowing a judicial review application by a Sarawak native Christian, Jill Ireland Lawrence Bill.
Earlier, the Muafakat meeting between Umno and PAS, held for about three hours at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, among others, discussed the coalition's empowerment agenda.
The meeting, co-chaired by Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan and his PAS counterpart Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, was attended by 12 top leaders from both parties.
- Bernama
PAS and allies a disgrace . They do not know history that the words are also in other holy books Do not play politics Anyway also Hadi made disparaging remarks about the Court judges last week on Facebook Why has no action been taken for contempt of court ? The AG took Malaysiakini to court for someone else’s remarks and comments Here we have Hadi condemning the Judiciary and yet no action taken .Could someone or any lawyer out there file a report against him for contempt of court This has gone too far for PAS feels it’s untouchable
"Contempt of Court"? Are you telling the honourable judges, how to write their verdict? Let the fun begin.....
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