Yesterday’s failed attempt by Lina Joy to remove the label “Muslim” from her national identity card mocks the Federal Constitutional guarantee of freedom of religion and belief in Malaysia.
“Justice eluded Lina in the ‘Palace of Justice’” said Yap Swee Seng, executive director of Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram).
The human rights group is of the opinion that […]
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Lina Joy’s Judgment: Unjust Denial of Freedom of Religion
Published by May 31st, 2007 in Civil Liberties, Religion, Law and Justice and Malaysian NGOs. 1 CommentFORCIBLE CONVERSION TO ISLAM OF 19 YEAR OLD STUDENT
Published by May 23rd, 2007 in Civil Liberties and Religion. 1 CommentWith all due respect may we humbly refer to the above matter wherein we act for Mr.Ragu a/l Cheelathurai (No.K/P: 860301-56-6105) and his family of No.18, Jalan 2/92 B Taman Kobena, 56100, Kuala Lumpur.We wish to bring to your kind attention the abhorrent, unjust and unconscionable manner in which a nineteen(19) year old student […]
HINDRAF: AL JAZEERA LIVE INTERVIEW: SAMY VELLU CHALLENGED TO REVEAL LIST OF TEMPLES
Published by May 21st, 2007 in Civil Liberties, Religion and Malaysian NGOs. 607 CommentsOn 19.5.2007 on the 4.00p.m, 5.00p.m and 6.00 p.m news, Al Jazeera broadcasted over Astro channel 20, and worldwide, the indiscriminate Hindu temple demolishments in Malaysia.
The demolished Sri Siva Bala Muniswarar Setapak Hindu temple site with the Twin Towers, the international symbol of Malaysia proudly perched in the background and overlooking the rubble of the […]
Aftermath of Ijok: Hindu Temple Demolishments Again!
Published by May 17th, 2007 in Corporate Social Responsibility, Land Development and Housing and Religion. 0 Comments1. AFTERMATH OF IJOK: HINDU TEMPLE DEMOLISHMENTS AGAIN!
2. PEROBOHAN KUIL SRI KALIAMMAN PADA 9.5.2006 DAN 12.6.2006 DIMANA DEWA-DEWA DIPECAHKAN DENGAN TUKUL BESAR (SLEDGE HAMMER).
3. PIHAK POLIS SHAH ALAM BERPIHAK KEPADA PEMAJU PERUMAHAN I-BERHAD.
Kami bertindak bagi pihak En.Subramaniam a/l Erusan No K/P: 611106-10-5963 yang beralamat di No.27, Midlands Estate, Seksyen 7, 41300 Shah Alam. Kami merujuk […]
Exercise wisdom and compassion on freedom of religion issues
Published by May 11th, 2007 in Civil Liberties, Religion and Malaysian NGOs. 1 CommentSIS is concerned that the government has yet to respond to the growing number of critical questions in relation to the issue of freedom of religion in the country. The recent case of Marimuthu and Raimah and their six children, as reported in the media, is yet another tragic episode of a family ripped apart […]
AFTERMATH OF IJOK: HINDU TEMPLE DEMOLISHMENTS AGAIN!
Published by May 3rd, 2007 in Land Development and Housing, Religion and Law and Justice. 0 CommentsY.Bhg Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail, Attorney General of Malaysia,RE: 1. AFTERMATH OF IJOK: HINDU TEMPLE DEMOLISHMENTS AGAIN!
2. MIDLANDS HINDU TEMPLE CORDONED OFF / STANDOFF.
3. SEVEN (7) POLICE REPORTS AND OCPD SHAH ALAM AND POLICE SIDING […]
Khir Toyo in Hindu Temple Demolishments
Published by April 25th, 2007 in Government Policies & Negligence, Civil Liberties, Religion and Malaysian NGOs. 14 CommentsHINDU RIGHTS ACTION FORCE (HINDRAF)
MEDIA STATEMENT
25.4.2007
1. KHIR TOYO TOPS IN HINDU TEMPLE DEMOLISHMENTS.
2. TWO CONTEMPT OF COURT PROCEEDINGS FOR HINDU TEMPLE DEMOLISHMENT BY KHIR TOYO.
3. HINDU TEMPLE DEMOLISHMENTS CASE NOW ON APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEAL.
4. KHIR TOYO HAS NO RESPECT FOR HIGH COURT IN TEMPLE CASE:- DID NOT ATTEND COURT OR SEND […]
SIS STATEMENT REGARDING INTER-RELIGIOUS ISSUES
Published by April 6th, 2007 in Religion and Gender. 0 CommentsSisters in Islam welcomes the call by the DYTM Raja Muda Perak Darul Ridzuan Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah for all Malaysians to defend and promote the integrity of the Federal Constitution. As a Muslim organisation that believes in equality and justice, Sisters in Islam supports DYTM Raja Nazrin in denouncing […]
Article 11’s video series - now available online
Published by March 26th, 2007 in Ethnic Relations, Religion and Law and Justice. 0 CommentsOn 21 March 2007 the Article 11 coalition launched a video series to better inform the public on its mission to uphold the supremacy of the Federal Constitution. The video series will also counter the misinformation and attacks against it’s work.
The video series comprises 3 videos: there are the English and Bahasa Malaysia videos which […]
Hindu temple priest arrested, handcuffed with 2 other devotees at Setapak temple
Published by March 21st, 2007 in Land Development and Housing, Religion and Law Enforcement. 0 CommentsY.Bhg Tan Sri Musa Hassan, Inspector General of Police,
We refer to the above matter weherin we act for Mr Sivalingam a/l Pathiapan of Lot 27 No.49, Jalan Air Madu, Air Panas, Setapak 53200 Kuala Lumpur and also Mr. Velu a/l Pathiapan and Mr. Paramasivam.
At about 1.30 pm today our client, Mr Sivalingam a/l Pathiapan, the […]
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