The legal battle over the "Allah" issue has now moved to the Court of Appeal. This follows an appeal by the home minister and the government against a High Court ruling that the word 'Allah' can be used by non-Muslims in Malaysia.

When contacted today, Solicitor-General Abdul Razak Musa confirmed the appeal has been filed. He is from the Attorney-General's Chambers and acts for the minister and the government.

The appeal is against a March 10 ruling by the Kuala Lumpur High Court that...