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Guan Eng: M'sians don't buy PAS' claim Act 355 won't affect non-Muslims
Many remain doubtful that the religious rights of non-Muslims will not be affected by the proposed Syariah-related bills, according to Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng.
This came after Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Idris Ahmad assured that the bills, including the Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (Act 355) and the bill to restrict the propagation of non-Islamic religions, only focus on Muslims.
“Malaysians remain unconvinced with Idris' assurances in Parliament yesterday...
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