‘We cannot preach justice while remaining indifferent’: PBK president calls for vigilance over Civil Law Act
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 14: The call to abolish the Civil Law Act 1956 by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang warrants serious public scrutiny, with Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan urging Malaysians to remain vigilant in safeguarding religious freedom and constitutional democracy. Voon said Malaysia’s multireligious and multicultural society requires laws and institutions that protect the legitimate rights of all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs. “Our laws…
PBK president urges vigilance over Civil Law Act 1956, stressing the need to protect religious freedom and constitutional democracy.
PBK president Voon Lee Shan calls for public scrutiny of proposals to change Malaysia's legal framework.
He emphasizes protecting the rights of all citizens regardless of religious beliefs.
The call comes after PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang urged abolition of laws seen as obstacles to Islamic law.
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KUCHING, Oct 14: The call to abolish the Civil Law Act 1956 by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang warrants serious public scrutiny, with Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan urging Malaysians to remain vigilant in safeguarding religious freedom and constitutional democracy.
Voon said Malaysia’s multireligious and multicultural society requires laws and institutions that protect the legitimate rights of all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs.
“Our laws and institutions must protect the legitimate rights of all Malaysians, regardless of their religious beliefs. Any proposal to change our legal framework deserves serious public scrutiny, open debate and careful consideration of its consequences for every community.”
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