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Are Islamic Department officers above the law?

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3, 2023: Are Islamic Department officers above the law and the country’s Constitution?

That will be decided when the High Court sits on Aug 2, 2023, to hear M Indira Gandhi’s application to cite five religious officers with contempt.

While Malaysians wait with bated breath for the court’s decision, Dr Mahathir Mohamad (Dr M) has upped his ante on racial and religious rhetoric - making his stand clear that he is not for the rakyat dan negara (people and country).

Dr M claims that promoting a multi-ethnic country was against the Federal Constitution.

There you have it, clear and loud where Dr M, his Malay Proclamation, PAS and Perikatan Nasional (PN) stands for Malaysians and Malaysia.

And Dr M and Azmin Ali (former PKR deputy president) meet to get Malays unite against enemies who have hidden agenda, with the Election Commission meeting on Wednesday (July 5, 2023) to fix the nomination and polling dates for elections in six states - Penang, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu.

Now, who are the enemies and what are their agenda that Dr M and Azmin allege or propagate for political points?

Need we say more what comes next in the six state elections and what law-abiding, sane, peace and harmonious Mlayasians need to do with their ballots?

No News Is Bad News reproduces below news stories of the related issues:

Aug 2 hearing to cite 5 religious officers for contempt

Aisyah Ali claims five Kota Tinggi Islamic department officers harassed her after her unilateral conversion case was made public.

V Anbalagan - 03 Jul 2023, 4:21pm

14 plaintiffs, led by M Indira Gandhi, who got the Federal Court to overturn the conversion of her children, are suing to nullify state laws that allow parents to unilaterally convert minors. (Bernama pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has fixed Aug 2 to hear Aisyah Ali’s application for leave to cite five officers of the Kota Tinggi Islamic department for contempt of court.

Aisyah claims the officers harassed her in April this year, after her case was made public. She is one of 14 plaintiffs suing to nullify unilateral conversion laws in several states and the federal territories.

Rajesh Nagarajan, who represents the plaintiffs, said Justice Ahmad Kamal Shahid will preside over the case, which will be heard online.

At the case management today, the judge ordered all parties to file their written submissions on or before July 17.

The plaintiffs had filed the main suit on March 3 seeking to nullify state laws that allow one parent to convert their child, or children, to Islam without the consent of the other parent.

The plaintiffs include Hindu mother M Indira Gandhi who, on Jan 29, 2018, successfully got the Federal Court to nullify the unilateral conversion of her three children by ex-husband Riduan Abdullah, formerly K Pathmanathan.

Also named as plaintiffs are the former chairman of the Malaysia Hindu Sangam, S Mohan, and Arun Dorasamy of Hindu Agamam Ani. Arun is also the chairman of the Indira Gandhi action team.

The remaining plaintiffs are residents of Perlis, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Johor and Kuala Lumpur, who have each named their respective state governments and the federal government as defendants.

In her affidavit filed in April, Aisyah claimed the five officers harassed her, which she said amounted to an obstruction of justice and showed disrespect to the country.

Rajesh said Kamal also fixed the intervener application hearing for Sept 4, with parties requested to file their written submissions and reply by Aug 14.

Meanwhile, the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council and the Kuala Lumpur shariah bar council have applied to join as parties to the suit, but the plaintiffs are objecting.

Rajesh said Kamal will also conduct case management on Sept 4 to give instructions on the main suit.

Lusinthra Pillai also appeared for the plaintiffs, while Radhi Abas from the state legal adviser’s office appeared for the Perlis government.

Federal Counsel Imtiyaz Wizni Aufa Othman represented the federal government, Nini Shirma Rahmat appeared for the shariah bar council, and Zainul Rijal Abu Bakar and his son Danial Farhan represented the religious council.

Promoting a multi-ethnic country unconstitutional, claims Dr M

Dr Mahathir Mohamad responds to Bukit Gelugor Umno information chief Huzaidi Hussin’s calls for him to stop dividing the nation.

FMT Reporters - 03 Jul 2023, 3:25pm

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the Federal Constitution never described Malaysia as a multi-ethnic nation.

PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has claimed that promoting a multi-ethnic country goes against the Federal Constitution.

In response to Bukit Gelugor Umno information chief Huzaidi Hussin’s calls for him to stop dividing the nation by playing with racial sentiments, Mahathir said he was only defending the Federal Constitution by citing its provisions.

“On the contrary, promoting a multi-ethnic country is against the Federal Constitution,” he said in a tweet.

Mahathir also questioned whether the current government is disregarding the rule of law as Malaysia was never described as a multi-ethnic nation in the Federal Constitution.

“Instead, the Federal Constitution emphasises the ‘Malayness’ of Malaysia,” he said.

On June 16, Huzaidi said there was no need for Mahathir to continue stirring racial sentiments because most Malays have moved on and are eager to see Malaysia’s economic resurgence.

Huzaidi also dismissed Mahathir’s previous claim that DAP wielded significant influence on the unity government as DAP holds only four ministerial positions.

However, in his tweet, Mahathir said there are 40 DAP MPs who could withdraw their support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government, causing it to collapse.

“That is why Anwar must adhere to DAP’s manifesto, which specifically aims to make Malaysia a multi-ethnic country and replace Islam as the official religion with a secular state,” he said.

Previously, the former Bersatu chairman had claimed that there were attempts by people “from other countries” to change Malaysia from being a “Tanah Melayu” (land of the Malays) into a multiracial country.

Mahathir also claimed that these people refused to recognise Malays as the “founders, locals and builders of the country”.

DAP leaders hit back at PAS man over 3R claims

Party chairman Lim Guan Eng and Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid remind PAS information chief of his president’s statements in the past.

FMT Reporters - 03 Jul 2023, 1:51pm

Lim Guan Eng and Syerleena Abdul Rashid pointed out that it was PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang’s comments that touched on racial and religious sensitivities.

PETALING JAYA: Two DAP leaders have hit back at PAS information chief Khairil Nizam Khirudin after he accused the party of playing up issues pertaining to race, religion and royalty (3R).

DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng said Khairil should call for stern action to be taken against the Islamic party’s president Abdul Hadi Awang, instead of telling Putrajaya to be fair when punishing political parties who touch on such issues.

Lim said that Hadi had issued a lot of statements that touch on 3R and had “deliberately denigrated, humiliated, discriminated and bullied non-Muslims.”

“By demanding that action be taken against DAP leaders reacting to PAS’ extremist and racist statements against non-Muslims, PAS is behaving no different to a thief who calls his victim a thief,” he said in a statement.

Yesterday, Khairil called for the communications and digital ministry to be fair when reacting to political parties that allegedly raised 3R issues. He accused DAP vice-chairman Nga Kor Ming of spreading Islamophobia.

On June 27, Nga, as the local government development minister, called for the Kota Bharu Municipal Council (MPKB) to retract a compound notice issued to a non-Muslim for allegedly dressing indecently.

Khairil also hit out at former Damansara MP Tony Pua for his controversial remark labelling Barisan Nasional and Bersatu as “corrupt”, saying it was racially charged as they both have Malay leaders.

Meanwhile, DAP’s Syerleena Abdul Rashid also issued a statement sharing similar sentiments, pointing out Hadi’s comments that touched on racial and religious sensitivities.

She went on to say that Hadi had once claimed that non-Muslim and non-Bumiputera communities were the most involved in corruption.

“Such outdated tactics are predictable and reflect the reality that the other side has run out of ideas,” she said, commenting on Khairil’s attack on DAP leaders.

“As usual, PAS continues to play their damaging narrative of ‘everything is DAP’s fault,’, especially in the run-up to the state election.”

That’s enough, stop spinning stories, Dr M told

Three DAP MPs denounce Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s claim that Anwar Ibrahim is controlled by DAP.

FMT Reporters - 03 Jul 2023, 6:04pm

DAP’s Dr Kelvin Yii, Syahredzan Johan and Young Syefura Othman have urged Dr Mahathir Mohamad to stop making accusations against their party.

PETALING JAYA: A trio of DAP MPs have hit out at Dr Mahathir Mohamad for claiming that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is “adhering to DAP’s manifesto” due to the party’s influence over the government.

Claiming that promoting a multi-ethnic country goes against Malaysia’s Federal Constitution, Mahathir said DAP’s 40 MPs could cause the government to collapse by withdrawing their support for Anwar’s administration.

“That is why Anwar must adhere to DAP’s manifesto, which specifically aims to make Malaysia a multi-ethnic country and replace Islam as the official religion with a secular state,” he said on Twitter earlier.

In response, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii told Mahathir to stop inventing stories that may divide the nation.

“That’s enough, Tun. (DAP) has never questioned the position of Islam in the constitution. At the same time, we defend the rights of all citizens, regardless of race or religion, as enshrined in the constitution.

“Don’t try to change history by coming up with an illogical narrative that creates a delusion, just to stay relevant,” Yii said in a series of Twitter posts.

Meanwhile, Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan said Mahathir’s claims had no basis, telling the former Pakatan Harapan chairman to stop making false accusations against DAP.

“The politics of scaring people with baseless propaganda is outdated, Tun,” he said.

Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman also dismissed Mahathir’s claims, saying: “Dear Tun, that’s enough.”

In a tweet, PKR’s Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim told Mahathir to refer to Article 153(1) of the Federal Constitution, which safeguards the special position of the Malays, the indigenous people of Sabah and Sarawak, and the legitimate interests of other races in Malaysia.

“This means that Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country,” said Hassan, who is a lawyer by training.

TWO LOSERS, MAHATHIR & AZMIN, MEET TO GET MALAYS TO ‘UNITE AGAINST ENEMIES WHO HAVE HIDDEN AGENDA’ – EVEN AS EC FIXES WEDNESDAY TO DECIDE POLLING DATE FOR STATE ELECTIONS

Business, Politics | July 3, 2023 12:53 pm by | 0 Comments

 

Dr M fetes Azmin, wants Malays to unite

Selangor Perikatan Nasional chief Azmin Ali visited former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad yesterday to discuss current affairs.

Azmin said on his Instagram page that the visit was in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha, and his wife, Shamsidar Taharin, accompanied him.

According to Azmin, Mahathir shared his working visits to the UK, Turkey and Bosnia Herzegovina.

“Tun (Mahathir) also shared his videos on the domestic political situation.

“Apart from the economy and cost of living, he also urged Malays to unite against our enemies who have a hidden agenda,” Azmin said.

Azmin pointed out that Mahathir and his wife, Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, will soon turn 98 and 97 soon. Azmin wished them both good health.

Azmin was once Mahathir’s economic affairs minister between 2018 and 2020.

However, in February 2020, Azmin became a crucial figure in the “Sheraton Move”, which compelled Mahathir to resign as prime minister, paving the way for Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin to become prime minister.

Mahathir heads the Malay Proclamation movement, which has garnered support from Muhyiddin and PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.

Mahathir has also stated he was now backing Perikatan Nasional for the upcoming six-state elections.  mkini

EC to meet Wednesday to decide dates for 6 state elections

The six states going to the polls soon are Kelantan, Selangor, Penang, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan and Terengganu.

PETALING JAYA: The Election Commission (EC) will meet on July 5 to discuss the dates for the six state elections.

The meeting, which will be chaired by EC chairman Abdul Ghani Salleh, will discuss the nomination and polling dates.