MYOB the best way for Malaysians to maintain national harmony and unity

Ethnic harmony on show in Malaysian street
By Michael BristowBBC News, Malacca
10 May 2016
At the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in the historic Malaysian city of Malacca, worshipers light joss sticks and bow before gilded alters. The smell of incense and the sound of chanting monks fill the air. The temple was established in the early 18th Century for Chinese settlers who came to work in what was once one of East Asia's busiest ports. But the Chinese were not Malacca's only overseas inhabitants. Immigrants also came from South Asia, and on the same street as the Chinese temple there is another place of worship: for Hindus. Between these two temples stands a mosque, originally built by Indian Muslim traders. These three different places of worship - on a thoroughfare known as Harmony Street - reflect Malaysia's ethnic mix, and the good relations that has mostly existed between them … for more, go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-36125534 

MYOB the best way for Malaysians to maintain national harmony and unity

So the two Muslim women, found guilty of committing lesbian sex by the Shariah Court, were punished by six strokes of the cane individually by a female caning officer from the Kajang Prison on Monday (Sept 3).

No News Is Bad News wishes to take a clear and firm stand on this issue.

It is a Muslim and Islamic matter. Non-Muslims should not have any say on this because Malaysia upholds freedom of religion and freedom to practice their own faiths.

If you are a non-Muslim, you have no business to interfere or comment on the matter.

You want to practice your faith freely, then why can’t Muslims practice theirs freely, without any interference from non-Muslims?

In this case, two Muslim women were found guilty and punished the Islamic way. No issue! Period.

But, if one of the women punished was a non-Muslim, that’s another grave matter.

Malaysians must be clear on this. Islamic laws are for Muslims only. The laws cannot be imposed on non-Muslims. Period.

Constitution of Malaysia, Article 11: Freedom of Religion

(1)Every person has the right to profess and practice his religion and, subject to Clause (4), to propagate it.

(2) No person shall be compelled to pay any tax the proceeds of which are specially allocated in whole or in part for the purposes of a religion other than his own.

(3) Every religious group has the right -
(a) to manage its own religious affairs;
(b) to establish and maintain institutions for religious or charitable purposes; and
(c) to acquire and own property and hold and administer it in accordance with law.

(4) State law and in respect of the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Lubuan, federal law may control or restrict the propagation of any religious doctrine or belief among persons professing the religion of Islam.

(5) This Article does not authorize any act contrary to any general law relating to public order, public health or morality.

And this:

MALAYSIA 2016 INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM REPORT

Executive Summary

The constitution states Islam is the “religion of the Federation; but other religions may be practiced in peace and harmony.” Federal and state governments have the power to control doctrine among Muslims and promote Sunni Islam above all other religious groups. Other forms of Islam are illegal and subject to action by religious authorities. The government maintains a parallel legal system, with certain civil matters for Muslims covered by sharia. The relationship between sharia and civil law remains unresolved in the legal system …

So, all Malaysians, irrespective of race or religion, take note of the above.

Stop politicising religion. Respect each others faith and their right to practice their faith freely.

No one likes others to tell them how to practice their faith! Right?

So, Malaysians, especially politicians, be clear on your religious rights and stand, and the best policy is MYOB (Mind Your Own Business)!

MYOB is the best way for Malaysians to maintain national harmony and unity. Not butting into the affairs of others.

Details of the punishment as reported by malaymail:
"After today, Terengganu exco says public caning will no longer shock public

Published 2 hours ago on 03 September 2018
By Zurairi AR

File picture of a public caning. Two women were punished by six strokes of the cane individually after they were found guilty of committing lesbian sex. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — A Terengganu executive councillor (exco) has said that the public will no longer be surprised by Shariah sentences such as public caning, after two women were punished there today.

Malaysiakini reported its exco in charge of Shariah implementation, Satiful Bahri Mamat as insisting that the punishment were not to hurt the women, but to educate the public.

“From what we can see today, I believe [such sentences] will no longer shock the public,” he reportedly said.

He also said that the caning served as a reminder to Muslims against committing ‘zina’, or illicit sex, labelling the offence as a “cancer that can spread in society”.

Additionally, Terengganu Bar chairman Sallehudin Harun reportedly said that today’s event will enlighten the public over the sentence.

“I was [initially] confused and thought that this was a heavy punishment. From what we saw today, the public would have a more positive picture,” he reportedly said.

Two women were punished by six strokes of the cane individually by a female caning officer from the Kajang Prison, after they were found guilty of committing lesbian sex.

Around 100 people witnessed the punishment in the court room, including public onlookers, government agencies’ representatives, and NGO members. - malaymail"

Prior to the 247th meeting of the Conference of Rulers, Malaysian royals urged citizens to exhibit unity and religious tolerance in order to ensure "the country's ongoing stability." "It is feared that the excessive actions of certain individuals of late can undermine the harmonious relations among the people of various races and religion… Unity among Malaysia's multi-ethnic and multi-religious people is key to ensuring the country's ongoing stability," the statement, signed by the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, said. The statement, described by Reuters as "rare intervention into public affairs" by the Malaysian royals, was issued on the eve of the 247th meeting of the Conference of Rulers and apparently came as a response to earlier complaints about religious intolerance, voiced by members of country’s religious minorities … for more, go to https://sputniknews.com/asia/201710101058112156-religion-unity-harmony-statement/