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January 20, 2006
No Change
Pak Lah described the memorandum by 10 non-Muslim Cabinet members as something "not ordinary":
By right, if there is any problem it should be brought up in the Cabinet meeting rather than submitting their views in the form of a memorandum. I would prefer it that way.... it has never happened this way. It is not a normal procedure. [The Star: PM: No need to amend Article 121 (1A)
And here is his stand on Article 121 (1A) of the Federal Constitution:
To me there is no need [to amend it].... It is not possible anymore.
... The status quo of the civil court and the Syariah court will remain. The jurisdictions of the civil court and the Syariah court are clear.
... Certain quarters say that the civil court can decide on certain matters relating to Muslims. Don’t do that. Don’t bring [up] that kind of argument up.
The civil court and Syariah court have their own roles and responsibilities.
Read the full report here.
Posted by aisehman at January 20, 2006 11:50 PM
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Either the non-muslim ministers are stupid or they know that it is pointless to raise it in the Cabinet. One thing is sure, they are powerless and even if they should resign, which they have no moral fibre to do so, it will not make any difference towards the governing of this country. This country works on one very important principle: Everything is permissible if you do not disturb the status quo.
Posted by: notso at January 21, 2006 09:33 AM