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Muslim groups in Malaysia had asked the government to launch an appeal against the court ruling.PHOTO: REUTERS
PublishedMar 15, 2021, 6:12 pm SGT
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Malaysian court: use of Allah by Christians not unlawful
In a landmark ruling, a Malaysian High Court has overturned a government ban on the use of “Allah” by non-Muslims, saying it conflicted with the constitutional rights of religious freedom.
By Robin Gomes
Following a legal battle that dragged on for more than a decade, Malaysia’s High Court ruled on Wednesday that the use of Islamic words including “Allah” by Christians and other non-Muslim communities in the country is not unlawful. Non-Muslims can also use three words for religious and educational purposes including prayers, publications and religious services.
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Malaysia s Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador.PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
PublishedMar 12, 2021, 4:31 pm SGT
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