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Oxymoron: Islam under siege in Malaysia

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Puteri

Speaking to reporters today, spokesperson Yusri Mohamad (left) said this is particularly in relation to recent developments in Islam-Christian affairs. Specifically, he cited the designation of a non-Muslim affairs exco in Penang and the ‘pseudo-appointment’ of Christian Minister in the … Continue reading →

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Siti Fatimah Tan allowed to renounce Islam

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Puteri

The Syariah Court in Penang has allowed a Chinese convert to renounce Islam in a rare decision today. Apostasy, or renouncing the faith, is one of the gravest sins in Islam and a very sensitive issue in Malaysia where the … Continue reading →

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PM: Converts To Islam Must Declare Religious Status

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Puteri

The government today proposed new rules on converting to Islam, in a bid to prevent wrangles that have split families and incited racial tensions in this multicultural country. “We are working on a law that non-Muslims who are converting to … Continue reading →

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